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"A NEW companion must justify his election," said the sullen man, who had throughout shown ill disposition towards Noemi.
"The new companion shall do so," answered Noemi. A deep colour flushed her olive skin. "For that I ask you to follow me, as well as that other comrade who was as inclined to be civil as you to be insolent. First, send down below and bid the two servants of the Tardes go on to Ste. Soure and tarry there till I go for them."