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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Maitre Cornelius by Honore de Balzac: chuckled coldly.
"Messire Hoogworst," he said, with a nod, "all treasures buried in
France belong to the king."
"Yes, sire, all is yours; you are the absolute master of our lives and
fortunes; but, up to this moment, you have only taken what you need."
"Listen to me, old crony; if I help you to recover this treasure, you
can surely, and without fear, agree to divide it with me."
"No, sire, I will not divide it; I will give it all to you, at my
death. But what scheme have you for finding it?"
"I shall watch you myself when you are taking your nocturnal tramps.
You might fear any one but me."
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