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as he had freqly done I would make a regr complt against him. In return he bid me quit his house, which I was abt to do, as he had a sword in his hand. It was then in the Sheath. I did not see him draw his Sword; but as I was going out at the door, & pulling the door after me with my right hand which had the Geranny stick in it I recd a stroke on my hand with the Sword.
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