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He was a Silva for the "de" was acquired from the king after much pettifoggery on the part of that monarch with the prognathic jaw and he was of Portuguese blood. He signed Velasquez a magic grouping of letters for the lovers of art though born as he was in Spain his forefathers came from Portugal. The mixed blood has led to furious disputes among hot-headed citizens of the two kingdoms.
Mauro gravely bowed, received the papers from the Duke, and withdrew. Turning to his secretary, the Duke sighed deeply and murmured: "Dios mio! if only I had a son of my own blood like that boy! What a pity he should be tied down to paltry pettifoggery!"
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