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(and, by by his polite behaviour, added daily to his credit in that court, one day fairly put the question, and asked the duke if he had the philospher's stone or not? My friend, said the duke, I have: and because I have a regard for you, I will give you the receipt in few words, I never bid another do that which I can do myself; I never put of till to-morrow what may be done to-day; nor do I ever think any matter so trivial as not to deserve notice. The Venetian thanked his serene Highness for his secret: and by observing his rules acquired a great estate. How well should I be pleased, if not, a few of my readers should do the like by observing mine!
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