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CHAPTER III. KIDNAPPED.
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Half an hour later the Count d’Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech1-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse. Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous2 reception. A hundred-dollar bill left as a tip for the staff of the establishment had certainly not belied3 the Count’s reputation for generosity4. He was—there could be no doubt about it—a foreigner of the highest distinction, if distinction be measured by generosity.
Issuing by the gate at the main entrance to Healthful House, they had skirted the wall that surrounded the property, and which was high enough to preclude5 the possibility of climbing it. Not a word passed between them for some time; the Count was deep in thought and Captain Spade was not in the habit of addressing him without being first spoken to.
At last when they stood beneath the rear wall behind which, though it was not visible, the Count knew Pavilion No. 17 was situated6, he said:
“You managed, I presume, to thoroughly7 explore the place, and are acquainted with every detail of it?”
“Certainly, Count” replied Captain Spade, emphasizing the title.
“Perfectly. I could go through the park with my eyes shut. If you still persist in carrying out your scheme the pavilion can be easily reached.”
“I do persist, Spade.”
“Notwithstanding Thomas Roch’s mental condition?”
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generosity
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thoroughly
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ashore
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isolated
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bind
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heartily
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gallant
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beeches
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guardian
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pebble
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hazardous
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conformity
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abating
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