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room in which they were, they moved into Hamilton's library; there Charlotte happening accidentally to cast her eyes to the place where her brother's pistols used to hang, perceived that the cases were empty, and without consideration remarked the circumstance to Maria. Miss Mortimer was extremely alarmed; remembering he had mentioned his intention of seeing Sir Edward early in the morning, they immediately concluded that William was engaged in some dangerous quarrel, in which his friend was to be his second; no time was to be lost; a coach was ordered immediately, and directed to drive with all speed to Sir Edward's. It had reached the corner of Portland Street, where Maria eagerly exclaimed, "Mr. Hamilton." William instantly joined them, and perceived the terrified countenance of both; they informed him of the cause