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The six sisters of the valleys : an historical romance - University Library

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310 THE SIX SISTERS OF THE VALLEYS.<br />

" Yon have housed <strong>the</strong>m comfortably in<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir new quarters, Marquis ?"<br />

"I have got <strong>the</strong>m pretty nearly into<br />

every house ;<br />

<strong>the</strong>y will be sleeping to-night<br />

under ro<strong>of</strong>s m<strong>an</strong>y <strong>of</strong> which won't be st<strong>an</strong>d-<br />

ing by this time to-morrow. <strong>The</strong> rival<br />

barbets will be at peace <strong>the</strong>n, like Guelf<br />

<strong>an</strong>d Ghibelline in a plague-pit."<br />

" That's sharp practice," said <strong>the</strong> pre-<br />

late ; " <strong>the</strong> Church has got <strong>the</strong> best <strong>of</strong> it<br />

this time, I think ; <strong>the</strong> Pope will be sending<br />

you a decoration, Marquis."<br />

" I don't deserve that," replied <strong>the</strong><br />

General; "I only try to do my duty<br />

—<br />

may it ease <strong>the</strong> soul <strong>of</strong> my departed Mar-<br />

chioness !"<br />

" How she will rejoice, if she c<strong>an</strong> look<br />

down from <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r world. But, tell me,<br />

Marquis, how did you overcome <strong>the</strong>se fel-<br />

lows, for <strong>the</strong>y seem sharp enough ?"<br />

" Nothing easier. Only swear to <strong>the</strong>m<br />

on <strong>the</strong> Bible, <strong>an</strong>d <strong>the</strong>y will believe you at<br />

once. I had <strong>the</strong> deputies to dinner, <strong>an</strong>d

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