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"The next he knew he was dimly aware that his tongue and that he was being jolted along in some kind of a conveyance. The hoarse shriek , of a locomotive whistling a crossing, told him where he was. He had traveled too often with the Judge not to know the sensation of riding in a baggage car. He opened his eyes , and into them came the unbridaled anger of a kidnaped king. The man sprang for his throat, but Buck was to quick for him. His jaws closed on the hand, nor did they relax till his senses were choked out of him once more."

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