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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Kenilworth by Walter Scott: sconces which enlightened the ante-chamber was supplied by a huge
chandelier of the same precious metal. The floor was covered
with a Spanish foot-cloth, or carpet, on which flowers and fruits
were represented in such glowing and natural colours, that you
hesitated to place the foot on such exquisite workmanship. The
table, of old English oak, stood ready covered with the finest
linen; and a large portable court-cupboard was placed with the
leaves of its embossed folding-doors displayed, showing the
shelves within, decorated with a full display of plate and
porcelain. In the midst of the table stood a salt-cellar of
Italian workmanship--a beautiful and splendid piece of plate
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