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Won by the Sword

CHAPTER II: CHOOSING A LACKEY
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"I am all for the duchess, and I hate the Spaniards.

I once was found out in a bit of mischief in the palace, and should have been whipped for it and turned out of the town, but the duchess herself said that I was only a boy and forgave me, and I would do anything for her.

I would indeed, sir, and I swear that I would be always honest and truthful with you.

I should like you as a master.
You don't speak to me as if I were dirt under your feet, and I am sure by your voice that you would be kind.

Try me, sir; my brother will tell you that I have never said as much before to anyone to whom he has taken me, for indeed I never meant to stay with them, preferring my liberty, rough though my fare may sometimes be." "I will try you, Paolo.


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