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"We have heard that from Mr. Trenchard's cousin," answered the Duke.
"What of Prideaux, of Ford? Is he lukewarm?"
"I was unable to elicit a definite promise from him. But he was
favourably disposed to Your Grace."
His Grace made a gesture that seemed to dismiss Prideaux from their
calculations. "And Mr. Hucker, of Taunton ?"
Battiscomb's manner grew yet more ill at ease. "Mr. Hucker himself,
I am sure, would place his sword at your disposal. But his brother is
a red-hot Tory."
"Well, well," sighed the Duke, "I take it we must not make certain of
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