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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The Rescue by Joseph Conrad: the sun had set, they talked together, passing and repassing
between the rugged pillars of the grove near the gate of the
stockade. The escort away in the oblique sunlight, followed with
their eyes the strolling figures appearing and vanishing behind
the trees. Many words were pronounced, but nothing was said that
would disclose the thoughts of the two men. They clasped hands
demonstratively before separating, and the heavy slam of the gate
was followed by the triple thud of the wooden bars dropped into
iron clamps.
On the third night, Lingard was awakened from a light sleep by
the sound of whispering outside. A black shadow obscured the
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