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Prince Otto

CHAPTER XII--PROVIDENCE VON ROSEN: ACT THE SECOND
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I know my purpose.

Perhaps, to equal you in frankness, I know and embrace my advantage.

I am not without the spirit of adventure.

I am in a false position--so recognised by public acclamation: do you grudge me, then, my issue ?' 'If your mind is made up, why should I dissuade you ?' said the Countess.
'I own, with a bare face, I am the gainer.

Go, you take my heart with you, or more of it than I desire; I shall not sleep at night for thinking of your misery.


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