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has not one as Commander-in-Chief. This is an injustice and a wrong
which must be set right, in the interest of the English people."
Then Lord Halifax passed a eulogium on the Christian religion, abused
popery, and voted the subsidy.
Lord Halifax sat down, and the Clerk resumed,--
"My Lord Christopher, Baron Barnard."
Lord Barnard, from whom were to descend the Dukes of Cleveland, rose to
answer to his name.
"Content."
He took some time in reseating himself, for he wore a lace band which
was worth showing. For all that, Lord Barnard was a worthy gentleman and
a brave officer.
While Lord Barnard was resuming his seat, the Clerk, who read by
routine, hesitated for an instant; he readjusted his spectacles, and
leaned over the register with renewed attention; then, lifting up his
head, he said,--
"My Lord Fermain Clancharlie, Baron Clancharlie and Hunkerville."
Gwynplaine arose.
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