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 chains of rowing galley-slaves on board the ships of that republic for the space of twelve years.

Thus, after the most perplexing incidents, and by the generous efforts of a misguided wife and a duped mistress, have I triumphed at last over the most implacable enemies! Thus, after numberless youthful follies and excesses have I found the harbor of peace amidst the terrible storms of an unsettled and buffeting fate! Long may it continue—the happy calm!—May the life of all the gay and impassioned only so far resemble mine, as to make the bitters of dear-bought experience contribute to an ultimate happiness, that shall need no witness to attest its perfection!

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