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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from A Legend of Montrose by Walter Scott: This castle is like to hold out against a stronger enemy than any
force which the unfortunate gentlemen we left at Darnlinvarach
are able to bring against it."
A deep sigh from the lady accompanied the conclusion of her
husband's speech, which seemed to remind her of some painful
circumstance.
"He who gave," said the clergyman, addressing her in a solemn
tone, "hath taken away. May you, honourable lady, be long
enabled to say, Blessed be his name!"
To this exhortation, which seemed intended for her sole behoof,
the lady answered by an inclination of her head, more humble than
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