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Terence O'Rourke, Gentleman Adventurer
tion seemed dormant—or bound and helpless, enchained by the tenets of that thing called "honor."
Mechanically O'Rourke raised his arm, holding the card in his hand, a little to one side.
Chambret again took deliberate aim. The princess started forward with a cry of protest.
She was too late; Monsieur Chambret had fired.
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