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The Hunters of the Hills

CHAPTER XII
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Perhaps not another man in the world could have withstood his tremendous offense so well, but the singular hunter seems to be one man in a world, at least with the sword.

Now, the seconds will give them a little rest before they close once more, and, I think, for the last time." "For God's sake, de Galisonniere, cease! It's bad enough without your unholy glee!" "'Bad enough' and 'unholy glee,' de Courcelles! Not at all! It's very well, and my pleasure is justified.

I fear that villany is not always punished as it should be, and seldom in the dramatic manner that leaps to the eye and that has the powerful force of example.

Ah, a foul blow before the seconds gave the word! Boucher has gone mad! But you and I won't trouble ourselves about him, since he will soon pay for it.

I think I see a change in the hunter's eye.


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