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The Real America in Romance, Volume 6; A Century Too Soon (A Story

CHAPTER XXI
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Then he ran to the church and crawled under it, where he lay until night.
Berkeley realized that he was in no condition to resist Bacon with such a set of knaves as he had for soldiers.
"We cannot long hold out, Mr.Price," he said as the sun was setting.
"No, Sir William, we must evacuate the city this very night." "I believe it.

Where is that coward Giles Peram ?" "He hath taken refuge under the church." "Drag him hence.

Robert Stevens is among the rebels, and the fool will fare hard if he falls into his hands." A few moments later the wretched, trembling Giles was brought before the governor.

His scarlet coat, lace and ruffles were torn and disordered.

He was reprimanded for his cowardice, and the army at once began to evacuate.


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