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And you are come so far from home, Master, to look at a picture-book—the book of ships, eh?

And is that very surprising?

To be sure one need not be much surprised; for boys will wander for the very love of wandering; it is all one as though it made a part of their day's work.

Ay, so they will; and now give me the book, and turning over the leaves of it will make another part of my day's work.

But are you sure, young Sir, that Sir Cameron gave you leave to look over them books?