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‘It may be that ye do but seek an opportunity of escaping from our bondage,’ the minister observed, after conferring with one or two of the leading peasants. ‘It is our opinion, therefore, that before coming with us ye must deliver unto us your swords, pistols, and other carnal weapons.’
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‘Did I hear aright?’ he asked. ‘Is your name Clarke?’
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‘Your Christian name?’
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‘Living at?’
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