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whereupon she said, « I felt by my
side someone who touched me on
the face ». The maid searched all
parts of the chamber; and, not
having heard or seen anything, she
went back to bed, saying, « Certes,
you must have dreamt this thing.».
After a short time had passed,
Arrighetto again stole softly to the
bed, and, having given her a sweet
kiss, whispered, « Dear soul of
mine, be not afraid ». The damsel
sprang up, uttering a great cry, and
all the waiting-maids awoke, saying,
« What ails you ? is there no end
tothese dreams of yours ? ». ___

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