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"By my life, 'tis a pity, Matteo, that you should be a bravo; the

schools have lost an excellent teacher of philosophy"

"Do you think so? Why, the fact is thus, Abellino I was educated

in a nified prelate in Lucca, and reatly respected for her

chastity and devotion Now, Signor, it was thought fitting that I

should apply closely to ood ht of the Church; but I soon found that I was

better qualified for an incendiary's torch I followed the bent of

enius, yet count I not ht

me more philosophy than to treination Follow my example, friend, and so farewell"