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The Nights of Straparola (1894)

Straparola, Giovanni Francesco, ca. 1480-1557?, Morlino, Gerolamo, Waters, W. G. (William George), 1844-1928, Hughes, Edward Robert, d. 1914 · London : Lawrence and Bullen · leaf 128

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these words of the young man, and,perceiving by the light of the lamp which was burning in the chamberof what a graceful and seemly presence he was, felt greatly moved topity thereby, and said to him : Young man, of a truth you have beengudty of great arrogance in coming here unsummoned, and… … FABLE v.] STRAPAROLA. 107 heart as hard as a diamond, I am prepared to lend you any aid whichI can give honestly, provided that you will promise faithfully to respeftmy honour. The young man at once tendered to Violante manywords of due gratitude for her kindly speech, and, as the dawn wasnow…

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