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O Guarani 22.36 · 22.36

But the order was firm

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Mas a ordem de D. Antônio era formal; via-se pois obrigado a respeitar o índio; o mais que o digno escudeiro podia fazer era defender-se valentemente.

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But D. Antônio's order was firm; he saw himself thus obliged to respect the Indian; the most the worthy squire could do was to defend himself valiantly.

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