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Barnaby Rudge

CHAPTER 66
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He found himself, with the night coming on, alone in the streets; and destitute of any place in which to lay his head.
He entered an hotel near Charing Cross, and ordered some refreshment and a bed.

He saw that his faint and worn appearance attracted the attention of the landlord and his waiters; and thinking that they might suppose him to be penniless, took out his purse, and laid it on the table.

It was not that, the landlord said, in a faltering voice.

If he were one of those who had suffered by the rioters, he durst not give him entertainment.

He had a family of children, and had been twice warned to be careful in receiving guests.


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