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"But mighty Jove cuts short, with just disdain, / The long, long views of poor, designing man. " / Homer
Carrel had carte blanche in the matter of guides, and his choice fell upon his relative Caesar, Luc Meynet, and two others whose names I do not know. These men were now brought together, and our preparations were completed, as the weather was clearing up.