A ESCRAVA ISAURA

A Escrava Isaura 6.77 · 6.77

The newcomer's bow

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— Obrigado!— disse o recemchegado, depois de cumprimentar respeitosamente Henrique e Malvina.

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'Thank you!' said the newcomer, after respectfully greeting Henrique and Malvina.

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Miguel enters as a man of manners, bowing to each of the party in turn. Guimarães has already told us he was raised gently, of a noble émigré family; his bearing here quietly outclasses the master who will condescend to him.

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