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The Cornet of Horse

CHAPTER 2: Rupert to the Rescue
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However, all is well that ends well.
"And now, sir, as your servants are killed, and but one horse remains to your carriage, will you permit me to offer you for the night the hospitality of Windthorpe Chace?
I am Colonel Holliday, sir, an old servant of King Charles the First--" "I accept your offer, sir, as frankly as it is made.

I have often heard your name.

I, sir, am George Churchill." "The Earl of Marlborough!" exclaimed Colonel Holliday.
"The same," the earl said, with a smile.

"I am not greatly loved, sir; but my name will, I am sure, do me no ill service with one of the men of Naseby." "No, indeed!" Colonel Holliday said, warmly; "it is at once a pleasure and an honour to me to entertain so great a general at the Chace." "And now," the earl said, "a truce to compliments.

Pray resume your seat in the coach, sir.


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