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Nicholas had a trick of absorbing languages, and already knew half a score of outlandish tongues and dialects. Not only the townspeople but their Moslem fellow-slaves held the Kafirs in contempt. Their rations were sometimes food condemned by the Moslem faith. Edrupt's cool common sense and David's dry humor were of valiant service in those days.
With a jesting compliment upon the success of the formula and an intimation that he would like more such entertainment, John departed next day well pleased with his perquisition. All this came duly to the ears of Swart the drover, and was told by him when he came by Edrupt's house a few days later. "How did it happen so suitably, Padraig of my heart?" asked Tomaso, his deep eyes twinkling.
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