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He therefore determined to fascinatebook11 the judgment rather than the eyes of his fellowcreatures by a continual exercise of that gift of deceiving with which he knew himself endued to an unrivalled degree and to acquire unbounded influence with those who might be subservient to his interest by an assiduous application to their prevailing passions. He was already pretty well versed in all the sciences of play but he had every day occasion to see these arts carried to such a surprising pitch of finesse and dexterity as discouraged him from building his schemes on that foundation. But Ferdinands views were not confined to the narrow field of this alliance. I therefore insist upon your making immediate restitution of the booty which you so unjustly got otherwise I expect you will meet me upon the ramparts near the bastion de la Port Neuve tomorrow morning at daybreak in order to justify with your sword the finesse you have practised upon the friend of . The young Count surprised at this address rejected his offer with disdain and desired to know the meaning of such an unexpected declaration.

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