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A VICTIM OF TREACHERY.
with convincing force upon the man's arm, flat-side down, the fantastic owner of it remarking pleasantly at the same time—
"Marry, good souls, let us proceed gently, not with ill blood and 
"THE KING SPRANG TO HIS DELIVERER'S SIDE."uncharitable words. This is matter for the law's consideration, not private and unofficial handling. Loose thy hold from the boy, goodwife."
The blacksmith averaged the stalwart soldier with a glance, then went muttering away, rubbing his arm; the woman released the boy's
