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Saracinesca

CHAPTER XXIV
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"At All events, I will go this first time." "We will endeavour to show our gratitude by making you comfortable," answered the Prince, resuming his former tone.

"You shall have a mass in the morning and a litany in the evening.

We are godless fellows up there, but we have a priest." "You seem to associate our comfort entirely with religious services," laughed Corona.

"But you are very considerate." "I see the most charming evidence of devotion at your side," he replied; "Sister Gabrielle is both the evidence of your piety and is in herself an exposition of the benefits of religion.

There shall be other attractions, however, besides masses and litanies." Breakfast being ended, Sister Gabrielle left the two together.


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