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O Guarani 12.18 · 12.18

The squire leaps and draws

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O escudeiro deu um salto prodigioso julgando que o animal de que se falava ia saltar-lhe ao cangote, e sacou da espada pondo-se em guarda.

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The squire gave a prodigious leap, thinking the animal they spoke of was about to spring at his neck, and drew his sword, putting himself on guard.

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