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...y rage could be heard from the other side of it and the men gathered there. They said to have the Jew out for having caused the Fire. He said he would not open, and they said he must.

After half an hour they left but I heard them say as how they meant to return. I asked the old Jew if he knew the person who had caused the Fire. I thought he might if it be one of his own. He smiled and said that I was quite right - the Jews had caused it. He then stopped a moment and added, "And the printers, of course."

I knew not if he jested or what he meant by it.

"Why the printers?" I asked.

"Why the Jews?" he replied.

I knew not the meaning of it but stayed in bed. I must admit to being sore relieved when it was discovered that a follower of Rome had caused our downfall, and a Frenchman too. I was getting a liking for these Jews and wanted them to come to no harm. The Frenchman will hang of course. I should like to be there, the misery he has caused our town.

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RedheadRose It's set in the time of the Great Fire of London.
I want to keep the tone quite serious and maybe keep the identity of the boy secret for a few more
chapters.

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