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the expectation encountered elements far above its reach. As the days wore on Zawis assumed an air of placid dignity.
His early studies filled his memory; and his thoughts supplied abundant society of the great and good to people his cell with the bright presence and brilliant intellects of the noble and the wise. Heroes and philosophers, saints and sages lent their inspiration; and Zawis ascended even above his own courage by the communings of the soldier, the philosopher, and the investigator.
