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A Jacobite Exile

CHAPTER 15: An Old Acquaintance
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Yes, I should think that he would be able to assist you, if he chose to interest himself in the matter." Ten days later, the governor came into Charlie's room.
"An officer has arrived, with an order for your removal," he said.
"You are to be taken up again to Notteburg." "I am very sorry," Charlie said.

"I have been very comfortable here.

You have been very kind to me, and I feel sure the change will not be for the better.

Besides, we are nearly into September now, and in that marshy country round the lake and river, the winter will be even more severe than it is here.

The only thing I can think of is that the Swedes at Vyburg may have taken a Russian captain prisoner, and that they are going to exchange us." The governor shook his head.
"There are no longer any Swedes at Vyburg.


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