[T]hey required him as a safeguard against the demon and a curber of other people's crimes.
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[T]hey required him as a safeguard against the demon and a curber of other people's crimes.
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Night was the natural time for the curber’s activities and striking up an acquaintance with a serving maid was an invaluable way of getting a window left open or learning the exact layout of the rooms in the house.
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