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O Guarani 3.48 · 3.48

A spark, then calm

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Os olhos do italiano lançárão uma faisca; mas o seu rosto conservou-se calmo e sereno.

The Italian's eyes flashed a spark; but his face kept itself calm and serene.

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The Italian's eyes flashed a spark; but his face kept itself calm and serene.

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A single spark in the eyes betrays the anger Álvaro's threat provokes; the mastered face shows how dangerous Loredano is. He can rein in everything but that flash — a man who hides his hand and bides his time.

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