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Rupert of Hentzau

CHAPTER VII
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James set out, and about a quarter of an hour later I got into my carriage to drive to the station.

Just as the horses were about to start, however, the butler approached me.
"I beg your pardon, my lord," said he, "but Bauer didn't return with your lordship.

Is he coming back ?" "No," said I."Bauer was grossly impertinent on the journey, and I dismissed him." "Those foreign men are never to be trusted, my lord.

And your lordship's bag ?" "What, hasn't it come ?" I cried.

"I told him to send it." "It's not arrived, my lord." "Can the rogue have stolen it ?" I exclaimed indignantly.
"If your lordship wishes it, I will mention the matter to the police." I appeared to consider this proposal.
"Wait till I come back," I ended by saying.


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