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Both Sides the Border

CHAPTER 10: A Breach Of Duty
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Having been shut up many a time in a cell, I have a sort of fellow feeling for prisoners; and indeed, two fairer maidens I have never seen.

Our orders were to look after Welshmen, and see that they did not attack us.

No word was said of Welsh women.

And besides, they were running away, and not thinking of attacking us." "That is all very well, Roger, but I cannot deceive myself.

There is no doubt that it is our duty to take these two maidens prisoners, but my heart aches at the thought that they might pass years of their lives in a prison.


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