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cannot see Thus, with every step, I found the situation grow

h I kept a close watch behind es, I could see nothing At

length, however, I caate,

and beyond this, vaguely outlined against a gli forward, I setover, found un across his arm If I was startled at this sudden encounter

he was no less so, and thus we stood eyeing each other as well as

we ht

"Well," I de me

like this?"

"I aren't follered ye," retorted the man

"But I heard your steps behind me"

"Not mine, master I've sat and waited 'ere 'arf a

hour, or more, for a poachin' cove--"