Mardi, Volume II coverCHAPTER 73
CHAPTER 73

At Last, the Last Mention is Made of Old Bardianna; and his Last will and Testament is Recited at Length

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The day was waning. And, as after many a tale of ghosts, around their forest fire, Hungarian gipsies silent sit; watching the ruddy glow kindling each other's faces; -so, now we solemn sat; the crimson West our fire; all our faces flushed.
"Testators! " then cried Media, when your last wills are all round settled, speak, and make it known!"