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He is the own dear brother of that mustachioed bully; he still

lives, and boasts of his wealth; the edge of his field borders on

the Horeszkos' castle; he is respected in the district, he has an

office, he is a judge! And you will yield the castle to him?

Shall his base feet wipe the blood of my lord from this floor?

No! While Gerwazy has but a pennyworth of spirit, and enough

strength to move even with one little finger his penknife, which

still hangs on the wall, never shall a Soplica get this castle!"