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WILLIAM TELL
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this day they will stalk through the land burning to ashes the slough of oppression which our tyrant Governor has erected in our midst. I have only to add that this is the proudest moment of my life, and”
He was interrupted by a frightened voice.
“Look out, you chaps,” said the voice; “here comes the Governor!”
Gessler, with a bodyguard of armed men, had entered the meadow, and was galloping towards them.
