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The Doctor knew, that up to that time, his imprisonment had been associated in the minds of his daughter and his friend, with his personal affliction, deprivation, and weakness.
Two green Martian communities had been wiped off the face of Barsoom by the avenging fleets, but no trace of Dejah Thoris had been found.
However, because of the excellent record you had made for yourself before you ran away, I have decided to give you one more chance to redeem yourself.
The other two occupants of the carriage were old Mr. Emerson and Miss Lavish.