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The Star-Chamber, Volume 2

CHAPTER V
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"He has more than once arranged a quarrel for me." "And were it an ordinary case, I would advise that the arrangement of this quarrel should be left to Lanyere," said Sir Giles; "or I myself would undertake it for you.

But that were only half revenge.

No; the work must be done completely; and the triumph you will gain in the end will amply compensate you for the delay." "Be it so, then," replied Sir Francis.

"But before I quit the subject, I may remark, that one thing perplexes me in the sudden rise of this upstart, and that is that he encounters no opposition from Buckingham.
Even the King, I am told, has expressed his surprise that the jealous Marquis should view one who may turn out a rival with so much apparent complacency." "It is because Buckingham has no fear of him," replied Sir Giles.

"He knows he has but to say the word, and the puppet brought forward by De Gondomar--for it is by him that Mounchensey is supported--will be instantly removed; but as he also knows, that another would be set up, he is content to let him occupy the place for a time." "Certes, if Mounchensey had more knowledge of the world he would distrust him," said Sir Francis, "because in my opinion Buckingham overacts his part, and shows him too much attention.


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