Trip 71 of 5150 collection book59
Norbook31 do I think my proceedings a whit more criminal or unjust than those of other merchants who strive to turn their money to the best account. After divers modish congees hebook11 begged to know to what he should attribute the honour of their message when Ferdinand who acted the orator told him that his friend Count Melvil having occasion for a sum of money had been directed to a gentleman of his name and I suppose added he you are the son of the person with whom the affair is to be negotiated. Tonight let us over a cheerful bottle anticipate your success and tomorrow I will accompany you to the house of an usurer who I am informed fears no risk provided twenty per cent be given and the borrowers life insured.... read all
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