Possibly, said Strange, but if so, then the prescription has been lost forhundreds of years. He tried to crawl awaybut his leg was quite useless and, besides, the briars were catching at hisclothes; he could not pull free of them. Yes, yes! I see that!I have read about such things. He regarded Childermass a moment longer andthen, as if he had become bored with him, turned back to his examination ofthe body.
Perhaps if we were to try again? One cannot find so powerful a magician unless he wishes to be found, declared Mr Norrell, flatly. Something somebody said abouta fresher breeze blowing the ship off the sandbank at high water caused him tothink that a strong wind might help. Yes, there is plenty of time. We must get to an inn as soon as we can! he declared.
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