Henry Woodhope also said that the published letters had been altered andadded to, presumably by Henry Laseelles and Gilbert Norrell. The gentleman pausedto receive Stephen's praises for this feat, but before Stephen could utter aword, the gentleman exclaimed, Oh! Did you feel that? Feel what, sir? asked Stephen. Why then, in Magic, do we hear nothing but the same tired arguments? Onebegins to wonder why any one troubles to argue at all, since everyone appearsto be convinced of the same truths. w me his library! But as the Governmentwill not do me this kindness, I have no choice but to increase myknowledge in any way I can.
He was gladthat Sir Walter had never required him to wear livery or a powdered wig, whichwould have marked him out as a servant in an instant. For some moments Strange was clearly wavering in his determinationto part with his master, but at last he said, I am honoured, sir. When Stephen remarked upon this to his companion, thegentleman replied, Their religion is of the strictest sort, Stephen. Strange shrugged.
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