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be a stanch and constant friend. Men of his 

 class and in his position have the power of doing 

 much good and averting much evil. Their autho- 

 rity cannot be gainsaid by others in the field of 

 far less experience, and little acquainted with 

 the mysteries of the " noble science ; '' and every 

 master knows how to appreciate the services of 

 such a supporter in ticklish matters, with a ticklish 

 scent. 



