A ESCRAVA ISAURA

A Escrava Isaura 6.136 · 6.136

The unexpected death

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A morte inesperada daquella virtuosa senhora veio despedaçar-lhe o coração,

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The unexpected death of that virtuous lady came to shatter his heart,

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The blow falls. 'Despedaçar' — to break in pieces — the mistress's sudden death smashes the heart of the man who leaned on her goodness. With her go the only hands that could shield Isaura from what is coming.

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