27The magician's wifeDecember 1809-January 1810There were now two magicians in London to be admired and mademuch ack a King who numberedLucifer himself among his allies and overlords? No one wants that, do they? Ime My lord,Mr Norrell desires me to inform you that the spells to prevent flooding ofthe rivers in the County of Suffolk are now complete. When he had finished reading his letters, Mr Murray thought he would godownstairs to the bookshop.
With baskets and valises slung over their arms and knapsacks ontheir backs, they led the horses by the halter. Well, perhaps not exactly here, admitted Frank. You will get no comfort there. If the books are offered privately to you andyou alone, then I think you may buy them, but if they are auctioned, he willfeel entitled to bid against you.
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