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“Oh!” replied the count in a tone of contempt, “ in-
subordination and mutiny are his best virtues—he has
always been just as you see him now.”

‘Tis false ! "twas you that made me what I am,” said
Philip, regarding him with a stern countenance.

“You tell me I lie !” cried the count, at the same time
giving Merville a severe blow in the face.

“Yes, cruel oppressor, I tell you it is false!” instantly
returning the blow.

Saint Ague had, for humanity’s sake, endeavoured to
arrest his arm; but it was toolate. “ Miserable wretch !”
said this kind officer, in a tone of compassion, “ do you
know what you have done? your life must atone for that
blow.” ; :

“Let them take it then !” answered Merville ; “it will
be the last outrage they can make me submit to ;” and he
stretched out his hands, without murmuring, to the irons
that were already brought to be put on him.