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RV 261 (Rh) 'Noble sir,' said that worthy satellite, 'the Laird of,' he named no place, but pointed with his finger in a southwestern direction, 'may not ride with you the day he

purposed, because the Lord Warden has threatened that he will'

Here another blank, intelligibly enough made up by the speaker touching his own neck with his left forefinger, and leaning his head a little to one side.