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 pledge the health of an infernal spirit, in order to have a confidant."

"Meanwhile my new companion had stretched himself upon the grass, and I followed his example."

"Thy brandy has given me new life," said I, "we must be better acquainted with each other."

"He struck fire and lighted his pipe."

"Is it long since thou hast carried on this trade?"

"He stared at me—"What means that question?"

"I took the knife from his girdle, resuming, "Has this instrument done much execution."