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Vittoria

CHAPTER IX
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I appear at La Scala.

Promise me, if you hear me, that you will do exactly what I make you feel it right to do.

Ah, you will not, though thousands will! But step aside to me, when the curtain falls, and remain--oh, dear friend! I write in honour to you; we have sworn to free the city and the country--remain among us: break your sword, tear off your uniform; we are so strong that we are irresistible.

I know what a hero you can be on the field: then, why not in the true cause?
I do not understand that you should waste your bravery under that ugly flag, bloody and past forgiveness.
'I shall be glad to have news of you all, and of England.

The bearer of this is a trusty messenger, and will continue to call at the hotel.


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