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And all the blades of Charles the Twelfth!

But first a profitable opening For business

That's already found; Our anchoring here supplied me with it. To-night we set off, northward ho! The papers I received on board Have brought me tidings of importance.

[Rises with uplifted glass.

It seems that Fortune ceaselessly Aids him who has the pluck to seize it

Well? Tell us!

Greece is in revolt.

[Springing up.]

What! Greece?

The Greeks have risen in Hellas.

Hurrah!

And Turkey's in a fix!

[Empties his glass.

To Hellas! Glory's gate stands open! I'll help them with the sword of France!