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Zanoni

CHAPTER 3
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But his fate is now separated from hers forever; and the mirror which glasses it to my eye is clear through the streams of blood.
Be still, and learn the fate that awaits the wicked! "My lord," said Zanoni, speaking aloud, "the Signor Glyndon has indeed brought me tidings not wholly unexpected.

I am compelled to leave Naples,--an additional motive to make the most of the present hour." "And what, if I may venture to ask, may be the cause that brings such affliction on the fair dames of Naples ?" "It is the approaching death of one who honoured me with most loyal friendship," replied Zanoni, 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.

"'Not to admire,' was the Roman's maxim; 'Never to mourn,' is mine.


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