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I was something more than surprised to see my two friends staring at me from their upper window, for I had no idea but that they were hundreds of miles away. Nevertheless, so heartily glad was I to see them where I had not expected to meet aught in the shape of friends, that I immediately called to them in a loud voice, bidding them come down to me quickly. And so they were presently at my side in the inn yard, shaking my hands and asking a hundred questions at once about the folks at home.
"But what brings thee here, Will? " asked Jack. "Art come to help us against the King's enemies? There will be fighting in these parts ere the day is over, or I am a false prophet."