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Mr. Fortescue

CHAPTER XI
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As we step through the gateway into the street, the man turns right about face and we are seen.
"_Halte! Quien vive ?_" he cried.
"Friends." "Advance, friends, and give the countersign." "As you see, I am a friar.

I have been shriving a condemned prisoner.

You surely do not expect me to give the countersign!" said Carmen, going close up to him.
"Certainly not, _padre_.

But who is that with you ?" "Pablo, the turnkey." "Advance and give the countersign, Pablo." "Baylen." "Wrong; it has been changed within the last ten minutes.

You must go back and get it, friend Pablo." "It is not worth the trouble.


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