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The Grey Cloak

CHAPTER XII
18/31

I know what lieutenants and corporals are.

Sometimes they take delight in pricking a fallen lion.

Let his orders come from you till he has served his time." "And you ?" "I have nothing to ask for myself." "Monsieur, no man need ask favors of me.

Let him not shirk his duty, and the Chevalier's days shall be as peaceful as may be.

And if he serves his time in the company, why, he shall have his parcel of land on the Great River.


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