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Casanova’s Homecoming

CHAPTER EIGHT
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It is obvious that you have absolutely no chance of obtaining the money you owe the Marchese within the prescribed time.
There can be no doubt that he has made up his mind to ruin you should you fail to pay.

Since he knows more of you than he actually disclosed to us to-day"-- Casanova was venturing beyond the limits of his own knowledge, but he loved to take these little risks when following up a path decided on in advance--"you are absolutely in the power of the old ruffian, and your fate as an officer and a gentleman would be sealed.
There you have one side of the question.

On the other hand, you will be saved as soon as you have paid your debt, and as soon as you get back those rings--however you may have come by them.

This will mean the recovery of an existence which is otherwise practically closed.

Since you are young, handsome, and bold, it will mean the recovery of an existence which offers splendor, happiness, and renown.


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