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would suit. Lend us that pightle, and receive our thanks; twould be a favour, though not much to grant: we neither ask for Stonehenge nor for Tempe. My friend looked somewhat perplexed; after a moment, however, he said, with a firm but gentlemanly air, Sir, I am sorry that I cannot comply with your request. Not comply! said the man, his brow becoming dark as midnight; and with a hoarse and savage tone, Not comply! why not? It is impossible, sir; utterly impossible! Why so? I am not compelled to give my reasons to you, sir, nor to any man. Let me beg of you to alter your decision, said the man, in a tone of profound respect. Utterly impossible, sir; I am a magistrate. Magistrate! then fare ye well, for a green-coated buffer and a Harmanbeck. Sir! said the magistrate, springing up with a face fiery with wrath. But, with a surly nod to me, the man left the apartment; and in a moment more the heavy footsteps of himself and his companion were heard descending the staircase. Who is that man? said my friend, turning towards me. A sporting gentleman, well known in the place from which I come. He appeared to know you. I have occasionally put on the gloves with him. What is his name? |
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