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little pile of gold pieces to Blucher several times, and then went out. He must have visited an American, for, when he returned, he brought back his bill translated into a language that a Christian could understand—thus:
| 10 dinners, 6,000 reis, or | . . . . . . | $6.00 |
| 25 cigars, 2,500 reis, or | . . . . . . | 2.50 |
| 11 bottles wine, 13,200 reis, or | . . . . . . | 13.20 |
| Total 21,700 reis, or | . . . . . . | $21.70 |
Happiness reigned once more in Blucher’s dinner party. More refreshments were ordered.
