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"As for the lighted taper in his hand, I am persuaded that Mr. Fawkes' explanation, that he was lighting his pipe, is to be accepted. The wisdom of his actions is no doubt open to question. But it is undoubtedly the case that the large number of barrels stacked against the walls partially, if not wholly, obscured the NO SMOKING signs. Questions regarding the contents of these barrels are, of course, beyond the scope of this enquiry."
I think this expresses many a view.