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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The Rescue by Joseph Conrad: for the same end. If ever you and Immada need help at once and I
am within reach, send me a message with this ring and if I am
alive I will not fail you." He looked around at the pale
daybreak. "I shall talk to Belarab straight--like we whites do. I
have never seen him, but I am a strong man. Belarab must help us
to reconquer your country and when our end is attained I won't
let him eat you up."
Hassim took the ring and inclined his head.
"It's time for us to be moving," said Lingard. He felt a slight
tug at his sleeve. He looked back and caught Immada in the act of
pressing her forehead to the grey flannel. "Don't, child!" he
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