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The Star-Chamber, Volume 1

CHAPTER XXV
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If the prisoner continues obstinate, as he hath hitherto shown himself, threaten him with the torture.

The rack will certainly be applied when he reaches the Tower.

I need not give you further instructions I think, Sir Jocelyn.

Be pleased to return to me when the interview is over." Upon this, he bowed gravely, and sounded the bell for the usher.

Unable to offer any remonstrance, Sir Jocelyn approached Aveline, who could scarcely support herself, with the intention of offering her assistance; but she shrank from him, and again muffling her face, went forth, while he slowly followed her..


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