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Peveril of the Peak

CHAPTER XX
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Is he from these parts ?" "Not that I know of," said Bridlesley; who, like all the other inhabitants of England at the time, answered the interrogatories of these fellows with the deference which is paid in Spain to the questions of an inquisitor.

"A stranger--entirely a stranger--never saw him before--a wild young colt, I warrant him; and knows a horse's mouth as well as I do." "I begin to bethink me I saw such a face as his at the Jesuits' consult, in the White Horse Tavern," answered Everett.
"And I think I recollect," said Captain Dangerfield---- "Come, come, master and captain," said the authoritative voice of Topham, "we will have none of your recollections at present.

We all know what these are likely to end in.

But I will have you know, you are not to run till the leash is slipped.

The young man is a well-looking lad, and gave up his horse handsomely for the service of the House of Commons.


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