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THE KNIGHTS OF THE CROSS.
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from a traveling-bag at the bedside a large purse, threw it to him, and said,—

"Take this; go! If thou art a rogue thou wilt deceive, if honest thou wilt serve me."

"I will deceive cunningly," said Sanderus, "but not you; you I will serve truthfully."