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Guy Fawkes

CHAPTER XV
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I will now use it.

Show him this token," she continued, detaching a small ornament from her neck; "tell him you bring it from me, and I am sure he will comply with your request." "Your commands shall be obeyed, Viviana," replied Catesby; "but I frankly confess I have no faith in the remedy." "It is at least worth the trial, my son," observed Garnet.

"Doctor Dee is a wonderful person, and has made many discoveries in medicine, as in other sciences, and this marvellous specific may, for aught we know, turn out no imposture." "If such is your opinion," replied Catesby, "I will set out at once.

If it is to be tried at all, it must be without delay.

The poor sufferer is sinking fast." "Go then," cried Viviana, "and heaven speed your mission! If you could prevail upon Doctor Dee to visit the wounded man in person, I should prefer it.


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