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O Guarani 21.7 · 21.7

The knife raised

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O índio arrancou-a, e sacando a longa faca, levantou o braço para cravá-la no alto da cabeça do italiano.

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The Indian wrenched it away, and drawing the long knife, raised his arm to drive it into the top of the Italian's head.

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