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Examples
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"The captain-colonel planned a formal supper in about two glasses, " Quelyn went on.
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Five officers, including the captain-colonel, were waiting, standing around the table talking quietly.
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Yet again, Alucius was bothered, both by what the captain-colonel knew, and his obvious cheer in telling of Alucius's exploits.
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That didn't help put Alucius any more at ease, not when the captain-colonel returned and beckoned.
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The captain-colonel steered Alucius to one end of the table.
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Except for Alucius, Captain Alfaryl, and the captain-colonel who walked toward them, the chamber was empty.
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The captain-colonel wouldn't be happy if I kept you out here.
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As Alucius straightened, the captain-colonel scurried forward through the smaller door.
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" After a moment, the captain-colonel added, "You might see if your agents could hire a sniper or two.
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He closed the door behind him and stood stiffly before the dark table desk and across from the captain-colonel of the Southern Guard, who remained seated behind it.
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