I saw the manuscript in his hands, when he showed it to us all at Mrs.
Jasher's.

But whether this is the original or a copy I can't say.

Don Pedro certainly did not give it to me." "Has Don Pedro been in your quarters ?" asked Hope thoughtfully.
"No.

He has only visited me in the mess.

And even if Don Pedro did come in here--for I guess what is in your mind--I really do not see why he should slip a manuscript which he values highly amongst my books." "Then you really never saw this before ?" said Braddock, indicating the paper on the table, and impressed by Random's earnestness.
"How often do you want me to deny it ?" retorted the young man impatiently.