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The Resources of Quinola by Honoré de Balzac
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Indeed?

Quinola
To whom are you speaking? Quinola or Lavradi?

The Marchioness
Lavradi shall have his pardon. What does Quinola desire? To enter my
service?

Quinola
Foundling children are of gentle birth; Quinola will deliver your
letter to you with asking a maravedi, without obliging you to do
anything unworthy of you, and he expects that you will refrain from
desiring the services of a poor devil who carries under his wallet the
heart of the Cid.

The Marchioness
How dear you are going to cost me, fellow!

Quinola
You said to me just now, "my friend."

The Marchioness
Were you not my enemy?

Quinola
On account of that word I trust you, madame, and intend to tell you
everything. But here--do not laugh--you must promise--I wish--

The Marchioness
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