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“Madam,” replied Avenant, “you are already so beautiful that you require it not, but I am an unfortunate ambassador whose death you desire I will obey you, though I know I shall never return.”
So he departed with his only friends, his horse and his faithful dog Cabriole, while all who met him looked at him compassionately, pitying so pretty a youth bound on such a hopeless errand. But, however kindly they addressed him, Avenant rode on and answered nothing, for he was too sad at heart.
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