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You have done well by my fantasies. ” He shook his head in disgust and walked toward the window.            Merciful; that was what I was counting on now. It can't happen.

It was all he could do. He could not under­stand the nature of foreign countries but knew that the Dutch had been harsh masters and that Birgitta had fled them with enthusiasm. ’             His expression remained cold, and then very slowly he dissolved. ’             He gave me a final hug and I was amazed at his strength.