He wrote Strange a letter immediately, assuring himthat he would publish it as soon as possible, and a couple of days later he sentStrange a haggis (a sort of Scotch pudding) as a present. Then Clegg challenged the blacksmith to roast andeat his shoes which the blacksmith did - and finally, the blacksmithchallenged Clegg to eat Robert Findhelm's book. I am surprized this magical fit has lasted solong. Really? It was reported in London that Wellington had called them thescum of the earth.
But Sir Walter did not have the keys. On the ride back to London Strange was deep in thought. With Strange the plan was revived. Doors slammed in his mind and he went wanderingoff into rooms and hallways inside himself that he had not visited in years.
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