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SANCTUARY.
"I will withdraw, sir," said Terence.
But Wellington detained him.

"Since Dom Miguel asked for you, you had better remain, perhaps." "It is the adjutant-general Dom Miguel desires to see, and I am adjutant-general no longer." "Still, the matter may concern you.

I have a notion that it may be concerned with the death of Count Samoval, since I have acquainted the Council of Regency with the treason practised by the Count.

You had better remain." Gloomy and downcast, Sir Terence remained as he was bidden.
The sleek and supple Secretary of State was ushered in.