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O Guarani 9.12 · 9.12

Loredano desired; Álvaro loved; Peri adored

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Loredano desejava; Álvaro amava; Peri adorava. O aventureiro daria a vida para gozar; o cavalheiro arrostaria a morte para merecer um olhar; o selvagem se mataria, se preciso fosse, só para fazer Cecília sorrir.

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The famous triad, spelled out: each man's love measured by what he would give — his pleasure, a glance, a smile.

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