Part 19 (1/2)

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”What, do you still doubt, sire?” said the cardinal ”Well, here is a proof of what I said”

And Mazarin drew froures, which he presented to the king, who turned away his eyes, his vexation was so deep

”Therefore, as it is a million you want, sire, and that million is not set down here, it is forty-six millions your majesty stands in need of

Well, I don't think that any Jews in the world would lend such a su his hands beneath his ruffles, pushed away his chair

”So it land will die of hunger”

”Sire,” replied Mazarin, in the saive you as the expression of the soundest policy: 'Rejoice at being poor when your neighbor is poor likewise'”

Louis lance directed to the paper, one end of which remained under the bolster

”Then,” said he, ”it is impossible to comply with my demand for money, my lord cardinal, is it?”

”Absolutely, sire”

”Remember, this will securehis croithout my assistance”

”If your majesty only fears that, you erly

”Very well, I say no more about it,” exclaimed Louis XIV

”Have I at least convinced you, sire?” placing his hand upon that of the young king

”Perfectly”

”If there be anything else, ask it, sire; I shallrefused this”

”Anything else, my lord?”

”Why yes; am I not devoted body and soul to your uards for histo his own chaood-will at e of it”

”For yourself, sire?” asked the cardinal, hoping that his niece was at length about to be named

”No, monsieur, not for myself,” replied Louis, ”but still for ain beca could not catch