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The Tragic Comedians

CHAPTER VII
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Good.
We opine that we are equal to the same.

He is for kingcraft to mask his viziercraft--and save him the labour of patiently attempting oratory and persuasion, which accomplishment he does not possess:--it is not in iron.

We think the more precious metal will beat him when the broader conflict comes.

But such an adversary is not to be underrated.

I do not underrate him: and certainly not he me.


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