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At the outer door of the Tower by which he had entered, the philosopher was accosted by Catesby, -- a man who, in imitation of his young patron, exhibited the soft and oily manner which concealed intense ambition and innate ferocity.
"Worshipful my master," said he, bowing low, but with a half sneer on his lips, "the king and his Highness the Duke of Gloucester have heard much of your strange skill, and command me to lead you to their presence. Follow, sir, and you, my men, convey this quaint contrivance to the king's apartments."