Lodovico before the duel. «one day he was walking along a street in his city, followed by two bravoes, and accompanied by a certain cristoforo [. . ] he saw lodovico appear from afar, an arrogant and oppressive gentleman by profession, with whom he had never spoken in his life, but who was his cordial enemy, and to whom he returned, from the heart, the reciprocation: since it is one of the advantages of this world, that of being able to hate and be hated, without get to know each other. This man, followed by four bravoes, advanced straight ahead, with a superb step, with his head held high, with his mouth composed of haughtiness and contempt. They both walked close to the wall. . ". I promessi sposi 068
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