Do you think it matters? *The citizens of Brussels and the various armies occupying the city were intrigued to learn thatthey were now situated in a far-away country. Itwas more like a mouth than a door, yet it did not have an evil look. Your late mistress had noneof the advantages of expensive drawing-masters that I had, yet I believe shehad more talent. Perhaps I do not make myself clear, said Lascelies, I mean of coursethat Mr Norrell requires your help so that he may help Mr Strange.
There seemed no more to be said, but the Ministers were unable to leavethe subject without indulging in a little gossip. ot be helped since both men werefamous for quarrelling: Strange with Norrell, and Byron with practicallyeverybody. It will be a little awkward, perhaps, compared to what you are accustomedto. Long years of collecting and repeating malicious gossipabout his acquaintance had made him adept at remembering names andfacts.
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