[…] for the German's heart was beating with strong desire to embrace his sister; and the heart of his friend cared little whither he went, sobeit he were not too much alone.

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That car must be worth a fortune! How could you afford it?

He promised us, in honour of our guest, / To grace our banquet with some pompous jest.