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Redgauntlet

CHAPTER XII
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I will bring you what little baggage you can need--for those who go on such errands must not be dainty.

I will myself see after your horse, for a merciful man is merciful to his beast--a matter too often forgotten in our way of business.' 'Why, Master Trumbull,' replied Job, 'you know that when we are chased, it's no time to shorten sail, and so the boys do ride whip and spur.' He stopped in his speech, observing the old man had vanished through the door by which he had entered--'That's always the way with old Turnpenny,' he said to Fairford; 'he cares for nothing of the trade but the profit--now, d--me, if I don't think the fun of it is better worth while.

But come along, my fine chap; I must stow you away in safety until it is time to go aboard.'.


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