The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 21: South of France. Arthur Machen
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Название: The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 21: South of France
Автор: Arthur Machen
Издательство: Public Domain
Жанр: Биографии и Мемуары
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"I understand you, sir, but I am quite at ease on that point, as I am happy to say that I did not yield to any of the wretch's desires."
"Remember," said the abbe, in a plaintive voice, "the oath you took to be mine for ever. You swore it upon the crucifix."
So saying he got up and approached her with a supplicating gesture, but as soon as he was within reach she gave him a good hearty box on the ear. I expected to see a fight, in which I should not have interfered, but nothing of the kind. The humble abbe gently turned away to the window, and casting his eyes to heaven began to weep.
"You are too malicious, my dear," I said; "the poor devil is only unhappy because you have made him in love with you."
"If he is it's his own fault, I should never have thought of him but for his coming to me and fooling me, I shall never forgive him till he is out of my sight. That's not the first blow I have given him; I had to begin at Padua."
"Yes," said the abbe, "but you are excommunicated, for I am a priest."
"It's little I care for the excommunication of a scoundrel like you, and if you say another word I will give you some more."
"Calm yourself, my child," said I; "you have cause to be angry, but you should not beat him. Take up your things and follow me."
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