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Indeed this exercise of his courage had wellnigh cost him hisbook28 life for in one of those wheelings he was left almost alonebook64 and a small party of the Portuguese horse had actually cut off our communication with the retreating forces of Spain. This expedition was equally glorious and interesting for my thoughts upon the road were engrossed by the hope of seeing Don Orgullos daughter and heiress Antonia who was reported to be a young lady of great beauty and the most amiable accomplishments. I had once the honour to own myself a Castilian and was under the appellation of Don Diego de Zelos respected as the head of one of the most ancient families of that kingdom.... read all
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