[A Word Only A Word Complete by Georg Ebers]@TWC D-Link bookA Word Only A Word Complete CHAPTER XIII 3/9
He always called him Navarrete, and the artist, when in a cheerful mood, followed his example. Ulrich felt great reverence for Moor; the jester, on the contrary, was only a good comrade, in whom he speedily reposed entire confidence. Many an allusion and jesting word showed that Pellicanus still believed him to be the son of a knight, and this at last became unendurable to the lad. One evening, when they were both in bed, he summoned up his courage and told him everything he knew about his past life. The jester listened attentively, without interrupting him, until Ulrich finished his story with the words "And while I was gone, the bailiffs and dogs tracked them, but my father resisted, and they killed him and the doctor." "Yes, yes," murmured the jester.
"It's a pity about Costa.
Many a Christian might feel honored at resembling some Jews.
It is only a misfortune to be born a Hebrew, and be deprived of eating ham.
The Jews are compelled to wear an offensive badge, but many a Christian child is born with one.
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