Lisbon in the years 1821, 1822 and 18231825 |
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36. lappuse - Miguel walked next ; a thin slight youth, with pale and rather elegant features, from which, however, every ray of intelligence seemed banished : solemn, upright, and immovable, when once seated he had the air of a statue or an automaton.
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