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A CUNNING CONSPIRACY.
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He was a fine old man, but looked sadly ill and worn. "A crust of bread is what I crave !" he repeated. "A single crust, and little water !"

"Here's some water, drink this !" Uggug bellowed, emptying a jug of water over his head.

"Well done, my boy !" cried the Vice-Warden. "That's the way to settle such folk !"

"Clever boy !" the Wardeness chimed "Hasn’t he good spirits ?"

"Take a stick to him !" shouted