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Gorges, a straightforward man, referred the invita- tion to the earl, who bade him accept it, stipulating, however, that the meeting should take place, not at Durham House, but on the river. Gorges' account of the interview remains, cor- roborated by Raleigh himself. Blount, also in council at Essex House, had desired, with others, that Gorges should avail himself of the opportunity to murder or seize Raleigh. Gorges, however, declining the suggestion, repaired with two com- panions to the meet...ing ; while with characteristic absence of precaution Raleigh rowed out into the river alone, admonishing Gorges to make all haste to leave London, a warrant being out to commit him to the Fleet. His advice came too late, so Gorges told him, proceeding to brag somewhat indiscreetly of the extent of the preparations for the coming rising ; and after some further alterca- tion the two parted, Raleigh to repair to the court, 118 LIFE OF SIR WALTER RALEIGH Gorges to return to Essex House, while Blount, who had no doubt watched the scene from a point of vantage, took the work he had pressed upon Gorges upon himself, and sent four ineffectual shots after Raleigh as he rowed away.
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