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stealing manner along the passage: what brings him here?

No good, I'm sure; for it is Doctor Crany: I know him by his legs.

Is it possible, my good Sir? I thought you were ere now many miles hence,—that you considered your life as in danger.

I will account for my being here; but to your ears alone can I explain it.

And now, Sir, if you please.

That I considered my life in danger is true. Ay, too truly in danger from the offence I must have given to a man with such destructive propensities.

And why did you venture nevertheless to remain?