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Milsom, a doctor, convicted of murder in the 'nineties; Bridgers, an American chemist with two convictions for illicit trading in drugs; Gregory -- who seems to be his factotum and general assistant, convicted in Manchester for saccharine smuggling; and a girl called Glaum, who is an alien, charged during the war for failing to register. "
The Green Rust Edgar Wallace 1903
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In spite of the delay Glaum expected all the votes to be counted by 6pm.
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"At about 8. 30am only 16 out of 72 had arrived," Glaum added.
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When they came near to Osland, Glaum became so obstreperous that they refused to carry him any further and slew him there where he was, crying as loud as he could until he was killed.
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"That would not be so easy," said Glaum, "for Grettir is sick and nigh to death and Illugi is sitting with him."
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Two disasters have you now brought about, Glaum; first you let our fire go out, and now you have brought in this tree of ill-fortune.
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Grettir was very angry and said it would only be right that Glaum should have a hiding.
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They took Glaum with them, still complaining and resisting.
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Thorbjorn recognised Glaum, went up to the rascal and told him to wake up, striking his ear with the hilt of his sword and saying: "Truly he is in a bad case whose life is entrusted to your keeping."
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That night passed and dirty weather set in with rain, so that they did not care to go out and told Glaum to fetch fuel.
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