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A Jacobite Exile

CHAPTER 3: A Rescue
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Two are making for Bristol, one for Southampton, and two for London.

It would be too dangerous to attempt to escape by one of the northern ports.

But, though force cannot succeed, we may be able to effect your father's escape by other means, and it is for this purpose that I am determined to stay, and I shall do so until all hope is gone.

Alone you could effect nothing; but I, knowing who are our secret friends, may be able to use them to advantage.
"We will stay here tonight, but tomorrow we must change our quarters, for the search will be a close one.

During the day we will go far up over the hills, but tomorrow night we will make for Lancaster.


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