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CHAPTER II.
WHAT HE DID.
He returned to the Tadcaster Inn,
It struck half-past six. It was a little before twilight.
Master Nicless stood on his doorstep.
He had not succeeded, since the morning, in extinguishing the terror
which still showed on his scared face.
He perceived Ursus from afar.
"
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Well!" he cried.
Well! what?"
Is Gwynplaine coming back? It is full time. The public will soon be
coming. Shall we have the performance of 'The Laughing Man' this
evening?"
"
I am the laughing man," said Ursus.
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