Edgar and Mary heard heavy footsteps. Slowly, the door was opened by an old servant. I am the Dark Hunter,” said Mr Blood. “We are here to see Lord Gray.” “Follow me,” the man replied. Lord Gray had written to Mr Blood and asked him to take his daughter on a journey. The old man led them into a huge room. At the far end of the room stood a tall, thin man. He was staring up at a huge painting on the wall. Mary giggled. The man was staring at a painting of himself. “This is Mr Blood,” said the old man, and left the room. Lord Gray asked his three guests to sit. “Thank you for coming,” he said. “I have a very important task for you. My step-daughter, Anna, is to be married to Lord Burkett.” Lord Gray pointed to the corner of the room. Edgar saw a girl not much older than himself. She stood by the window, looking out. “It has taken me years to find her a husband,” said Lord Gray. “We are lucky that we found anyone willing to marry her!” “Willing to pay for me, you mean,”
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