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We must assume he escaped during the night.
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How is that possible when every exit was sealed?
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I am at a loss to explain it.
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Am I to believe that an assassin can make an attempt on my life
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and then escape undetected?
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I have doubled the guard, and increased the patrols.
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I will assign a squad of my best men to protect you personally.
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No, no. Search the palace again,
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every room, every corner.
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Question every servant, every courtier.
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- There must be some trace of the intruder. - It will be done.
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You have served the King loyally for many years,