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Lambourne drooped his head, left the apartment, and returned in two or

three minutes with his face composed, his hair adjusted, his dress in

order, and exhibiting as great a difference froed

"Art thou sober now, and dost thou comprehend me?" said Varney sternly

Lambourne bowed in acquiescence

"Thou must presently down to Cumnor Place with the reverend man of art

who sleeps yonder in the little vaulted chamber Here is the key, that

thou mayest call him by times Take another trusty felloith you Use

him well on the journey, but let him not escape you--pistol hiive thee letters to

Foster The doctor is to occupy the lower apartle, with freedom to use the old elaboratory and its implements

He is to have no access to the lady, but such as I shall point out--only

she lery Thou wilt await

at Cumnor Place my further orders; and, as thou livest, beware of the