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Where were the enemies?

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Of course yes. There were enemies.

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अध्याय 1.2: The Castle - Exercise [पृष्ठ २०]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 12 TN Board
अध्याय 1.2 The Castle
Exercise | Q 1. d) | पृष्ठ २०

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  3. What could they watch from the turret wall?

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So smooth and high, no man could win.

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Could take us dead or quick,

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