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A Jacobite Exile

CHAPTER 10: In Evil Plight
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You are in my power." "I would die rather than make a false accusation." "Listen to me," the Jew said sternly.

"You are weak now, too weak to suffer much.

This day week I will return, and then you had best change your mind, and sign a document I shall bring with me, with the full particulars of the plot to murder the king, and the names of those concerned in it.

This you will sign.

I shall take it to the proper authorities, and obtain a promise that your life shall be spared, on condition of your giving evidence against these persons." "I would never sign such a villainous document," Charlie said.
"You will sign it," Ben Soloman said calmly.


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