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"Who was she?" I exclaimed eagerly, my heart sinking as I heard the doctor say this; "what was her name?" "Donna Paola Salabriata," he answered. "Without being allowed to take a last farewell of her friends, or to communicate with any one, she was led out into the great square, followed by a party of soldiers," continued the doctor, not observing my agitation.
Ordering a party of men to carry the body to the camp, I next went in search of Carlos, to give him the sad information; and that night we buried the betrothed of the unfortunate Donna Paola Salabriata beneath a lofty palm-tree, with her miniature, as he had desired, placed on his breast.
My uncle regarded her with a look of surprise and admiration, and bowing, said, "I have often heard of you, Donna Paola Salabriata, and rejoice to have the opportunity of meeting you."
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