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Mare Nostrum (Our Sea)

CHAPTER XI
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She was at liberty henceforth to dispose freely of her existence.

Cinta, on his death, would fall heir to millions.
In order to evade the emotions of farewell, he spoke to Toni very authoritatively.

A chart of the Atlantic was lying on the table and with his index finger he marked out the mate's course; this course was not across the sea, but far from it, following an inland route.
"To-morrow," he said, "the French are coming to take possession.

You may leave whenever you please, but it will be convenient to have you go as soon as possible...." He explained his return trip to Toni, just as though he were giving him a lesson in geography.

This sea-rover became timid and downhearted when they talked to him about railroad time-tables and changing trains.
"Here is Brest....


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