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The Eagle of the Empire

CHAPTER XII
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You may not win the Countess--as a matter of fact she is pledged to my son--but you deserve her.

I've never been able to understand any kind of women, much less Frenchwomen, saving your presence, mademoiselle.

Base-born you may be, Major Marteau, but I know a gentleman when I see him, I flatter myself, and, damme, young man, here's my hand.

I can understand your Emperor better since he can inspire the devotion of men like you." The two men clasped hands.

The Countess looked on.


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