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The Seven Poor Travellers

by Charles Dickens

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  1. 01CHAPTER I--IN THE OLD CITY OF ROCHESTER~21 min
  2. 02CHAPTER II--THE STORY OF RICHARD DOUBLEDICK — part 1~25 min
  3. 03CHAPTER II--THE STORY OF RICHARD DOUBLEDICK — part 2~12 min
  4. 04CHAPTER III--THE ROAD~7 min

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Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven. This word of explanation is due at once, for what says the inscription over the quaint old door? RICHARD WATTS, Esq. by his Will, dated 22 Aug. 1579, founded this Charity for Six poor Travellers, who not being ROGUES, or PROCTORS, May receive gratis for one Night, Lodging, Entertainment, and Fourpence each.

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