Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Norrell's refusal to let Strange study ancient magic causes a split between them.

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~ That was Sir Walter Pole's wife. ~ What? No. No, she was a magician.

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We agreed... to say nothing further.

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The gentleman at Sir Walter's house said that once you'd tasted war,

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Hm...

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Thank you, Mary.

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She told me that she's paid you 400 guineas to be your...

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Norrell will not.

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Chapter two concerns the wonderful events at York,

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Well, we did not attempt absolutely everything.

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I am King of Great Britain, sir,

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Who would wish to be governed by such frights,

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for which I am very sorry -

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We must say that modern magic is the only way,

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Welcome to Starecross.

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Believe me when I say we are here for your benefit, my lady,

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He'll only write another book.

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They say he has very little to do, and very few hobbies.

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We do not know, sir!

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Mr Strange wrote back to say he would never employ such magic.

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You see, Jonathan Strange is...

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".. to be drowned in a laundry tub.

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Ah, he's here, Ma'am. He's quite safe.

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But then I flatter myself that I am not particularly safe.

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Books! I'm not permitted to read half the books.

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Well, we shall see.

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We require a magical court.

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And why should you not?

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What do you say?

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I am better now, and you have Lady Pole.

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"Norrell's book reads like a letter from my great aunt.

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Do you really think the Raven King cares what happens to England?

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I'm honoured, sir.

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~ I cannot go to war. ~ There is no choice.

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