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CHAPTER XI
“It is my son Walter, your Excellency," said Tell.
“Your son? Indeed. This is very interesting. Have you any more children?”
"I have one other boy.”
“And which of them do you love the most, eh?”
“I love them both alike, your Excellency.”
“Dear me! Quite a happy family. Now, listen to me, Tell. I know you are fond of excitement, so I am going to try to give you a little. Your son says that you can hit an apple on a tree a hundred yards away, and I
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