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Zicci
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CHAPTER XVI
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I know also that Murder sits at the right hand of our host.

Be still, and learn the fate that awaits the foes of Zicci." "My lord," said the Corsican, speaking aloud, "the Signor Glyndon has indeed brought me tidings which, though not unexpected, are unwelcome.
I learn that which will oblige me to leave Naples to-morrow, though I trust but for a short time.

I have now a new motive to make the most of the present hour." "And what, if I may venture to ask, may be the cause which brings such affliction on the fair dames of Naples ?" "It is the approaching death of one who honored me with most loyal friendship," replied Zicci, gravely.

"Let us not speak of it,--Grief cannot put back the dial.

As we supply by new flowers those that fade in our vases, so it is the secret of worldly wisdom to replace by fresh friendships those that fade from our path." "True philosophy," exclaimed the Prince.


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