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           “Askhim,”Ilaughed,thenturnedtoPasquini.“To-morrow,”Isaid.“Doyounametimeandplace,andIshallbethere.”

           “Thegrassismostexcellent,”heteased,“theplaceismostexcellent,andIammindedthatFortinihasyouforcompanythisnight.”

           “’Twerebetterhewereaccompaniedbyafriend,”Iquipped.“Andnowyourpardon,forImustgo.”

           Butheblockedmypath.

           “Whoeveritbe,”hesaid,“letitbenow.”

           Forthefirsttime,withhim,myangerbegantorise.

           “Youserveyourmasterwell,”Isneered.

           “Iservebutmypleasure,”washisanswer.“MasterIhavenone.”

           “PardonmeifIpresumetotellyouthetruth,”Isaid.

           “Whichis?”hequeriedsoftly.

           “Thatyouarealiar,Pasquini,aliarlikeallItalians.”

           HeturnedimmediatelytoLanfrancandBohemond.

           “Youheard,”hesaid.“Andafterthatyoucannotdenymehim.