Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 1 by Unknown
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"Yes, brother." "Take back one dollar. You must not return to the city without money." Dimitri haggled. "You could well allow me two," said he: "I have two horses below; they are hired from the riding-school; I shall have to pay for the day." "You will explain to Zimmerman that we have taken your money from you." "And if he wishes to be paid, notwithstanding?" "Answer that he is lucky enough to see his horses again." "He knows very well that you do not take horses. What would you do with them in the mountains?" "Enough! What is this big raw-boned animal next you?" I answered for myself: "An honest German, whose spoils will not enrich you." "You speak Greek well. Empty your pockets." I deposited on the road a score of francs, my tobacco, my pipe, and my handkerchief. "What is that?" asked the grand inquisitor. |
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