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The Dragon and the Raven

CHAPTER XV: FRIENDS IN TROUBLE
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There is far too much difference between the Saxon and Danish tongue for me and my men to pass as Danes if we have many words to say.

I shall take four of my men, all full grown, strong, and good fighters.

They have but little hair upon their chins at present, and they can shave that off.

Now, jarl, I want five Danish dresses, for your costume differs somewhat from ours.

Have you horses?
If not, I must send back to Paris to buy some." "I have plenty to mount you and your party." "Good," Edmund said; "I will go down to my ship and pick my men." In half an hour the party were ready to start.


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