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Guy Fawkes

CHAPTER XX
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"The scheme failed, as it deserved to do; and I sincerely repent the share I was induced by Catesby's artful representations to take in it.

If we have lost our leader we have still Guy Fawkes, who is a host in himself, and as true as the steel that hangs by his side." "We cannot spare Catesby," replied Garnet.

"With many faults, he has one redeeming quality, courage.

I am not sorry he has been thwarted in his present scheme, as if he returns to us, as I doubt not he will, it will fix his mind steadily on the one object, which should be ever before it.
Give me your arm, father.

I am glad to find I can walk, though feebly.
That is well," he added, as they emerged upon the gallery; "I shall be able to reach Viviana's chamber without further assistance.


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