Geary

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Portrait of G. P. R. James G. P. R. James,  Forest Days: A Romance of Old Times

“ Sir William Geary paused for a moment with a thoughtful and somewhat bitter smile--"Well, De Margan," he said at length, drawing him aside from the rest, "if you want vengeance, methinks I know where there is a man to be found who will help you with his whole heart. No one knows of his being in Nottingham but myself; but I have found him out, and will take you to him if you like to go."
"Who is he--who is he?" demanded the other.
"No less a person than Richard de Ashby, the fair lady's cousin," answered Geary.
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Portrait of G. P. R. James G. P. R. James,  Forest Days: A Romance of Old Times

“ Sir William Geary passed him just at that moment, but did not stop, merely saying, with his cold, supercilious look, "Ha, Dickon! thou art in the way to make a great man of thyself, it seems!"
"Stay, Geary, stay!" cried Sir Richard, not very well pleased either with his tone or his look.
But Sir William walked on, replying, "I can't at present, Dickon. For once in my life, I am busy."
"They all look cold upon me," muttered Richard de Ashby, as he walked slowly on; "can anything have been discovered?"
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Portrait of Fergus Hume Fergus Hume,  The Sealed Message

“ On crossing the bridge, in Denleigh valley, Haskins saw Geary lounging at his door, looking big and black and sullen and dangerous. However, a white man was not to be intimidated by a barbarous animal like this, so Gerald walked up to him coolly, and wished him good-day. Geary grew green under his black skin, and glared like a wild beast, his hands working convulsively. ”
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