The Norrellites had fully expected that the destruction of Strange's book would be controversialand they were prepared They will do no good, said Mr Norrell. The figure at the window leaned forward eagerly. Lascelles smiled broadly.
Lascelles nodded. Then he turned upon his heel and disappeared into theDarkness. A river runs by it -- not more than two hundred yards from this room;that river has often borne the King in his royal barge upon its waters. The glovemaker's daughter stayed by the man's side forsome hours until dusk, when he led her down through the house into the city to her home.
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