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"But I must see the Governor at once. It's a matter of life and death."
"Can't help it, mum. His Excellency is busy with the major. 'E give me orders not to let anybody in on any account." The sentry's bayonet came down across the door of the room that the Governor used as his office in his official quarters at Bathurst.