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The Refugees

CHAPTER I
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Then I shall take my things out there, and I shall groom my horse." "Nay, there is Pierre." "I am used to doing it myself." "Then I will come with you," said De Catinat, "for I would have a word with you.

Until to-morrow, then, Adele, farewell!" "Until to-morrow, Amory." The two young men passed downstairs together, and the guardsman followed the American out into the yard.
"You have had a long journey," he said.
"Yes; from Rouen." "Are you tired ?" "No; I am seldom tired." "Remain with the lady, then, until her father comes back." "Why do you say that ?" "Because I have to go, and she might need a protector." The stranger said nothing, but he nodded, and throwing off his black coat, set to work vigorously rubbing down his travel-stained horse..


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