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Veranilda

CHAPTER XV
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Angry women are always either very mischievous or very useful.

In this case I hope to make use of her.

But I can tell you nothing yet, and I would that you were far from Rome.
Could I but persuade you to be gone, dear Basil.' 'I need no more persuading,' replied the other, with sudden resolve.
'If it be true that I am free to leave the city, I go hence to-morrow.' Marcian's face lighted up.
'To Asculum, then ?' 'Since here I have no hope.

Can I trust you, Marcian ?' he added, grasping his friend's hand.
'As yourself--nay, better.' 'Then, to Asculum.'.


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