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That was his last word He waited for no reply, but swung round on his heel, and an instant later I beheld him deep in conversation with the Duke of Saint-Simon Of such a quality is the love of princes--vain, capricious, and wilful Indulge it ever and at any cost, else you forfeit it

I turned aith a sigh, for in spite of all his weaknesses and , and would have died for him had the need occurred, as well he knew But in this matter--well, I accountedback save by the payment of defeat