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 but perceive my juggling tricks, and instantly sent me away.

"The good credulous man has certainly been convinced afterwards, that the lesson I gave him by my cheats deserved the warmest gratitude."

"I had saved a pretty sum of money during my stay with the Count, and, being used to an idle life, had not the least thought of looking about for another master. I went back to H, where I abandoned myself to gambling, drinking, and all sorts, of dissipation, until all my money was spent, and no other means of getting an honest livelihood left, than to try my fortune in the army."

"A recruiting officer paid me a hundred dollars for my liberty, and I cheerfully enlisted under the banner of Mars."

"I had received the promise to be made a serjeant, but saw myself at first very much