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en; asthere is a lot of apothecary's stuff aboard; which I traded for with aSpanish vessel。〃 〃What mean you?〃 inquired Hester; startled more than she permittedto appear。 〃Have you another passenger?〃 〃Why; know you not;〃 cried the shipmaster; 〃that this physicianhere… Chillingworth; he calls himself… is minded to try mycabin…fare with you? Ay; ay; you must have known it; for he tells mehe is of your party; and a close friend to the gentleman you spoke of…he that is in peril from these sour old Puritan rulers!〃 〃They know each other well; indeed;〃 replied Hester; with a mienof calmness; though in the utmost consternation。 〃They have long dwelttogether。〃 Nothing further passed between the mariner and Hester Prynne。 But;at that instant; she beheld old Roger Chillingworth himself;standing in the remotest corner of the market…place; and smiling onher; a smile which… across the wide and bustling square; and throughall the talk and laughter; and various thoughts; moods; andinterests of the crowd… conveyed secret and fearful meaning。 XXII。 THE PROCESSION。 BEFORE Hester Prynne could call together her thoughts; andconsider what was practicable to be done in this new and startlingaspect of affairs; the sound of military music was heard approachingalong a contiguous street。 It denoted the advance of the procession ofmagistrates and citizens; on its way towards the meeting…house; where;in pliance with a custom thus early established; and ever sinceobserved; the Reverend Mr。 Dimmesdale was to deliver an ElectionSermon。 Soon the head of the procession showed itself with a slow andstately march; turning a corner; and making its way across themarket…place。 First came the music。 It prised a variety ofinstruments; perhaps imperfectl
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