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that, had she been handsomer, and more amiable, she would have given me offence; that I had neither the least regard for her, nor would make the least sacrifice to serve her.

It is inconceivable that this should vex her.

O! she left the room in a fury.

Did you ever repose confidence in her?

I never had confidence in any person.

I desire no friends but dupes and slaves; not but that I have often confided my secrets, but then it was merely through vanity; and I always disguised or altered facts, and added circumstances—for lies cost me nothing, when they would give me consequence.

You are quite adorable, and so benevolent!

Yes, I love pomp and show excessively.

When we are united, you shall dispose of all my treasures. How many wretches will you relieve with my wealth!

O! I will certainly keep it all myself.

Divine Arpalisa, how you enchant me! What an astonishing union of virtue, wit, and knowledge; for it is in vain you would deny you are as learned as beautiful; your courtiers

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