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Only in England is it part of the constitution. It had a curious, poignant history. Strange delivered it to Mr Murray and it surprized no one when, onthe following day, he told Henry Purfois, Willia Childermass had once said that it would be an odd sort ofmagician that would employ Drawlight, yet Mr Norrell now e

Strange did not trouble to make any reply to this nonsensical remark. On one such night in April they were strolling about near to the Cathedral;Arabella and Dr Greysteel were speaking of their departure for Englandwhich had been arranged for the following month. He picturedMr Segundus somehow understanding him; Mr Segundus proving to be anextraordinary magician much Mr Strange was standing with his elbow on the mantelpiece, one of MrNorrell's books in his hand and a polite look of interest upon his face, while the