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Calderon The Courtier

CHAPTER IX
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But business fatigues him--he is old--the affairs of Spain are in a deplorable condition--they need younger and abler hands.
My father will not repine at a retirement suited to his years, and which shall be made honourable to his gray hairs.

But some victim must glut the rage of the people; that victim must be the upstart Calderon; the means of his punishment, the Inquisition.

Now, you understand me.

On one condition, you shall be the successor to Sandoval.

Know that I do not promise without the power to fulfill.


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