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"But I have proofs, lad! The authenticity of these papers cannot be

doubted"

"With all o

back to la belle France, out of this land of plague and fog Won't some

of my friends here be astonished when they hear it, particularly the

Earl of Rochester, when he finds out that he has had aa sue

at last"

George approached, and intimated that Sir Norman was to follow him to

the presence of his master

"Au revoir, then," said Hubert "You will find ht tre's page through halls and anterooms, full of loiterers,

courtiers, and their attendants Once a hand was laid on his shoulder, a

laughing voice met his ear, and the Earl of Rochester stood beside hi, Sir Norman; you are abroad betie?"

"Your lordship has probably seen him since I have, and should be able to

answer that question best"

"And how does his suit progress with the pretty Leoline?" went on

the gay earl "In faith, Kingsley, I never saw such a char little

beauty; and I shall do combat with you yet--with both the count and

yourself, and outwit the pair of you!"