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O Guarani 19.25 · 19.25

Who will defend her?

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— E se a pedra quiser fazer mal à senhora, quem a defenderá? perguntou a menina sorrindo e fazendo alusão à narração do índio.

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— And if the rock should mean to harm the lady, who will defend her? asked the girl, smiling and alluding to the Indian's tale.

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