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O Guarani 17.99 · 17.99

He would drink poison

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A cada palavra o índio tocou a taça e bebeu um trago de vinho, sem fazer o menor gesto de desgosto; ele beberia veneno à saúde do pai de Cecília.

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At each word the Indian touched the cup and drank a draught of wine, without making the slightest gesture of distaste; he would drink poison to the health of Cecília's father.

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