The New Gil Blas; Or, Pedro of Penaflor 2
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" Surely," said I, "a man of your reputation would not take advantage of — " " Ah, God forbid," interrupted the merchant, " but I could not answer for my heirs; I have enemies in this city of rogues, as every honest man has ; and it is possible — mark me, it is just possible, that the hand of some villain might make my probity of little use to you." "I understand you," replied I, "and am willing to be guided by your knowledge." " It is not by force, but by address," rejoined the merchant, " tha...t dangers are to be avoided.
I have in my service, a fellow of extraordinary honesty, who has travelled oftener between this city and Granada than there are saints days in the year, — he knows a rogue from an honest man, and a thieves' den Trom a decent venta — no easy matter, believe me, in these parts : with this man, your gold would be as safe in your girdle as in my coffers, only that the weight THE NEW GIL BLAS. 59 would be burdensome : you are welcome to his company, if so be that you think well of my advice." The merchant's talk was reasonable; and think- ing the fellow might earn his puchero in my service, in many other ways than by his mere honesty, which, though a useful, is but a nega- tive quality in a servant — I thanked the merchant for his offer ; and early the following morning, was ascending the steep mountains that lie behind Malaga, followed, a few paces behind, by the paragon of honesty who had been recom- mended to me.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
" Surely," said I, "a man of your reputation would not take advantage of — " " Ah, God forbid," interrupted the merchant, " but I could not answer for my heirs; I have enemies in this city of rogues, as every honest man has ; and it is possible — mark me, it is just possible, that the hand of some villain might make my probity of little use to you." "I understand you," replied I, "and am willing to be guided by your knowledge." " It is not by force, but by address," rejoined the merchant, " tha...t dangers are to be avoided.
I have in my service, a fellow of extraordinary honesty, who has travelled oftener between this city and Granada than there are saints days in the year, — he knows a rogue from an honest man, and a thieves' den Trom a decent venta — no easy matter, believe me, in these parts : with this man, your gold would be as safe in your girdle as in my coffers, only that the weight THE NEW GIL BLAS. 59 would be burdensome : you are welcome to his company, if so be that you think well of my advice." The merchant's talk was reasonable; and think- ing the fellow might earn his puchero in my service, in many other ways than by his mere honesty, which, though a useful, is but a nega- tive quality in a servant — I thanked the merchant for his offer ; and early the following morning, was ascending the steep mountains that lie behind Malaga, followed, a few paces behind, by the paragon of honesty who had been recom- mended to me.
What to read after The New Gil Blas; Or, Pedro of Penaflor 2?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Inglis, Henry D. (Henry David), 1795-1835 to read onlineMoreLess
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