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He was a fine old man, but looked sadly ill and worn. "A crust of bread is what I crave !" he repeated. "A single crust, and little water !"
"Here's some water, drink this !" Uggug bellowed, emptying a jug of water over his head.
"Well done, my boy !" cried the Vice-Warden. "That's the way to settle such folk !"
"Clever boy !" the Wardeness chimed "Hasn’t he good spirits ?"
"Take a stick to him !" shouted
