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To Have and To Hold

CHAPTER X IN WHICH MASTER PORY GAINS TIME TO SOME PURPOSE
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"Put up your sword, my lord, or, as I stand here, you shall give it into the commander's hands!" "Hell and furies!" ejaculated my lord.

"Do you know who I am, sir ?" "Ay," replied the Governor sturdily, "I do know.

It is because of that knowledge, my Lord Carnal, that I interfere in this affair.

Were you other than you are, you and this gentleman might fight until doomsday, and meet with no hindrance from me.

Being what you are, I will prevent any renewal of this duel, by fair means if I may, by foul if I must." He left my lord, and came over to me.


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