ADVENTURES OF CYRANO DE BERGERAC ~ LOUIS GALLET ~ VINTAGE 1898 COLLECTIBLE ~ HC

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I will confess to him, and, if I am not mistaken, my confession will interest him more than if I had confessed a half-dozen mortal sins. The inhabitants had not yet left their houses. Castillan could enter the church without being seen. It was still so dark within the chapel, that had it not been for the light coming from the vestry, the clerk would have difficulty in getting about. He kneeled at the choir-screen, and when the sacristan came to place the vases and the missals on the altar, Castillan emerged so unexpectedly from out the shadow, that the poor man uttered a cry of terror. Do not be afraid, said Castillan to him in a low voice. Do not be afraid, my friend. I am a poor traveler, and desire that after mass, your worthy pastor receive me at the stool of penitence. How could one fear a man who put forth such a plea? The sacristan, quickly reassured, pointed out a very dark corner to the stranger, saying: The confessional is there, my dear sir. In a little while, M. Jacques will join you. To-day is not the day for high mass. Thank you, my friend, pray for me. As he uttered those words, Castillan sought the sacristan s hand into which he slipped a piece of silver. For the poor, he added, turning toward the confessional, where he settled. 460pp A physical description follows... For any of the literally hundreds of other items, there are links above and below and if you have any requests, by all means let me know and if I have it, I'll list if for you right away~ (No off-eBay Sales) About Me & This Item... I am a private collector of art, books, music (10,000 records alone!) and "stuff" and am very picky about what I buy. I don't like surprises when I buy things from auctions any more than you do. I promise everything there is to know about this item is in this description. 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