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The Westcotes

CHAPTER IV
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He and Mr.Narcissus have gone out to see the roll called, and get the volunteers and prisoners to clear the streets.

Leastways, that's what Mr.Narcissus is doing.

I heard Mr.Endymion say something about riding off to see what the roads are like." By this time the fire was lit and crackling.

Polly loitered awhile, arranging the cinders.

She had given up asking with whom her mistress had danced; but Dorothea usually described the more striking gowns, and how this or that lady had worn her hair.
"Tired, Miss ?" "Well, yes, Polly; a little, but not uncomfortably.


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