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John Gaunt once again read his wife's letter with its message: "_To my dying day I shall regret that I am your wife_," and the words burnt themselves into his brain. Drake was standing near but spoke no word for he could read tragedy on the face of his friend, and realized that sympathy would be of no help.
"Now I am with you heart and soul. The Baron is responsible for this, and the Baron and his friends shall pay me. Read that," Gaunt said and passed the letter to Drake. The latter took it hesitatingly, and glanced at the two lines.