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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Michael Strogoff by Jules Verne: his horse were accustomed to a pace which neither of them
would like to alter. The horse went for two hours and
rested one -- so on, day and night. During the halts the
horse grazed, the travelers ate in company with the faithful
Serko. The kibitka was provisioned for at least twenty
persons, and Nicholas generously placed his supplies at the
disposal of his two guests, whom he believed to be brother
and sister.
After a day's rest, Nadia recovered some strength.
Nicholas took the best possible care of her. The journey
was being made under tolerable circumstances, slowly cer-
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