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THE DEFENSE OF THE CASTLE
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methods, and until the Count was again fit to lead, the besiegers looked to Luke for their commands. Thus it was that the siege, when at the most critical stage, suddenly came to a halt, and the two enemies remained under arms, almost in actual contact, without either caring to strike a blow that would bring a renewal of the struggle. So passed the rest of that afternoon, without further strife.
