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O Guarani 17.30 · 17.30

I offer you my friendship

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— Eu, sou um fidalgo português, um branco inimigo de tua raça, conquistador de tua terra; mas tu salvaste minha filha; ofereço-te a minha amizade.

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"I am a Portuguese nobleman, a white man enemy of your race, conqueror of your land; but you saved my daughter; I offer you my friendship."

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