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The Lion’s Skin

CHAPTER IV
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You had better investigate to the bitter end." Mr.Green's small eyes continued to scrutinize Leduc at intervals.

The valet was a silent, serious-faced fellow.

"I'll search your servant, leastways," the spy announced.
"By all means.

Leduc, I beg that you will place yourself at this interesting gentleman's disposal." What time Mr.Caryll, unaided now, completed the resumption of his garments, Leduc, silent and expressionless, submitted to being searched.
"You will observe, Leduc," said Mr.Caryll, "that we have not come to this country in vain.

We are undergoing experiences that would be interesting if they were not quite so dull, amusing if they entailed less discomfort to ourselves.


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