Граф Монте-Крісто

Italy: Sinbad the Sailor.

           

           Franzrubbedhiseyesinordertoassurehimselfthatthiswasnotadream.Alialonewaspresenttowaitattable,andacquittedhimselfsoadmirably,thattheguestcomplimentedhishostthereupon."Yes,"repliedhe,whilehedidthehonorsofthesupperwithmucheaseandgrace"yes,heisapoordevilwhoismuchdevotedtome,anddoesallhecantoproveit.HeremembersthatIsavedhislife,andashehasaregardforhishead,hefeelssomegratitudetowardsmeforhavingkeptitonhisshoulders."Aliapproachedhismaster,tookhishand,andkissedit.

           "Woulditbeimpertinent,SignorSinbad,"saidFranz,"toaskyoutheparticularsofthiskindness?"

           "Oh,theyaresimpleenough,"repliedthehost."ItseemsthefellowhadbeencaughtwanderingnearertotheharemoftheBeyofTunisthanetiquettepermitstooneofhiscolor,andhewascondemnedbythebeytohavehistonguecutout,andhishandandheadcutoff;thetonguethefirstday,thehandthesecond,andtheheadthethird.Ialwayshadadesiretohaveamuteinmyservice,solearningthedayhistonguewascutout,Iwenttothebey,andproposedtogivehimforAliasplendiddouble-barreledgunwhichIknewhewasverydesirousofhaving.Hehesitatedamoment,hewassoverydesiroustocompletethepoordevil’spunishment.

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