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Israel Potter

CHAPTER VII
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But no more at present.

You had better go immediately and find the boot-black.

Having settled with him, return hither, and you will find a room ready for you near this, where you will stay during your sojourn in Paris." "But I thought I would like to have a little look round the town, before I go back to England," said Israel.
"Business before pleasure, my friend.

You must absolutely remain in your room, just as if you were my prisoner, until you quit Paris for Calais.
Not knowing now at what instant I shall want you to start, your keeping to your room is indispensable.

But when you come back from Brentford again, then, if nothing happens, you will have a chance to survey this celebrated capital ere taking ship for America.


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