Mezzoni the Brigand — page 71: what you’re looking at

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= MEZZONI THE BRIGAND. 63 women would have praised at first sight, for his good looks and aristocratic bearing. There was an imperiousness and hauteur about him, however, that did not invite confidence, as had just been remarked by those who were observing him. ‘*W onder if he hasn’t got near the bottom of that jar of gold?”’ suggested one of the former speakers. ‘“Do you believe there is any jar?’’ ‘“Well, everybody says so.’’ ‘‘He needs a mine.”’ ‘‘Some say the jar is inexhaustible. ”’ ‘‘One would think so from the way he lavishes gold at the gaming table,’’ said the other. ‘‘He is declared to be the coolest gamester in Kurope.”’ , “ecomicbooks.co