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The Cornet of Horse

CHAPTER 2: Rupert to the Rescue
11/18

So the order came from London, and the tools were found here.

That will do.

Now let us get this horse out of the traces.

It is some years since I have ridden barebacked.
"No, I thank you," in answer to Rupert's offer of his own horse; "a saddle matters not one way or the other.

There, now for the Chace; and I shall not be sorry to fall to on the supper which, I doubt not, the good gentleman your grandfather will have prepared." So saying, he vaulted on his horse, and with Rupert rode quietly along the road to the Chace.


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