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But perhaps it was not so curious. lection ofshadow-towers and shadow-pinnacles, all pierced with tiny lights and setupon the shining water. But, inChildermass's eyes, the two versions of Lady Pole were no longer speaking asone. The Master's daughter looked round for someone to explain this wonder to her.

To draw Mr Segundus's thoughts away from Lady Pole and her supposedcrime, Stephen said, Sir Walter chose this establishment himself. But his allies and servants were growing doubtful. Two Englishmagicians are, I suppose, twice as impressive - but when those two Englishmagicians are shrouded in an Impenetrable Darkness - ah, well The master might not be familiar with the channels of Spithead, orhe might be drunk.