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Kenilworth

CHAPTER XXII
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The Woman and the Devil, who, as thine oracle Holdforth will confirm to thee, cheated man at the beginning, have this day proved more powerful than my discretion.

Yon termagant looked so tempting, and had the art to preserve her countenance so naturally, while I communicated my lord's message, that, by my faith, I thought I might say some little thing for myself.

She thinks she hath my head under her girdle now, but she is deceived.

Where is Doctor Alasco ?" "In his laboratory," answered Foster.

"It is the hour he is spoken not withal.


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