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Under the Red Robe

CHAPTER VI
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I tethered the horses near this and within sight.

Then it remained only to sup.

I had a piece of bread: he had another and an onion.

We ate in silence, sitting on opposite sides of the fire.
But after supper I found myself in a dilemma; I did not see how I was to sleep.

The ruddy light which gleamed on the knave's swart face and sinewy hands showed also his eyes, black, sullen, and watchful.


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