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by way of dowry with my daughter ».
He remounted his horse, and went on
to say, « Take up your arms, for to-day
you must die here at this fountain by
my hand/ Messer Arrighetto replied,«
It is not the habit of cavaliers to fight
with those who give blows so foul as
the one you have given me ». The king
answered, « Bind up your wound and
get on your horse, for I am minded to
see whether you are in sooth the stout
youth you are reported to be ». And
while they were bandying words there
came to refresh themselves at the
fountain the Count Guy of Luxemburg
with certain of his _____

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