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The Frozen Deep

CHAPTER 17
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As I understand it, you cast lots among yourselves who was to go with the party, and who was to remain behind.
Frank cast the lot to go." She paused, shuddering.

"And Richard Wardour," she went on, "cast the lot to remain behind.

On your honor, as officers and gentlemen, is this the truth ?" "On my honor," Crayford answered, "it is the truth." "On my honor," Steventon repeated, "it is the truth." She looked at them, carefully considering her next words, before she spoke again.
"You both drew the lot to stay in the huts," she said, addressing Crayford and Steventon.

"And you are both here.

Richard Wardour drew the lot to stay, and Richard Wardour is not here.


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