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CHAPTER IV—THE GOOD HOPE
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An hour thereafter, Dick was back at the Goat and Bagpipes1, breaking his fast, and receiving the report of his messengers and sentries2. Duckworth was still absent from Shoreby; and this was frequently the case, for he played many parts in the world, shared many different interests, and conducted many various affairs. He had founded that fellowship of the Black Arrow, as a ruined man longing3 for vengeance4 and money; and yet among those who knew him best, he was thought to be the agent and emissary of the great King-maker of England, Richard, Earl of Warwick.
In his absence, at any rate, it fell upon Richard Shelton to command affairs in Shoreby; and, as he sat at meat, his mind was full of care, and his face heavy with consideration. It had been determined5, between him and the Lord Foxham, to make one bold stroke that evening, and, by brute6 force, to set Joanna free. The obstacles, however, were many; and as one after another of his scouts7 arrived, each brought him more discomfortable news.
Sir Daniel was alarmed by the skirmish of the night before. He had increased the garrison8 of the house in the garden; but not content with that, he had stationed horsemen in all the neighbouring lanes, so that he might have instant word of any movement. Meanwhile, in the court of his mansion9, steeds stood saddled, and the riders, armed at every point, awaited but the signal to ride.
The adventure of the night appeared more and more difficult of execution, till suddenly Dick’s countenance
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bagpipes
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| n.风笛;风笛( bagpipe的名词复数 ) | |
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longing
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vengeance
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brute
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countenance
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tavern
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gale
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hoarse
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vessel
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momentary
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creek
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nay
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shear
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seaman
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amazement
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simplicity
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affected
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outlaw
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follower
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draughts
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vomited
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foul
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quenched
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| 解(渴)( quench的过去式和过去分词 ); 终止(某事物); (用水)扑灭(火焰等); 将(热物体)放入水中急速冷却 | |
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saluted
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outlaws
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distinguished
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entirely
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concealed
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virgin
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piety
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resentment
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foam
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dismally
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crest
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