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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Men of Iron by Howard Pyle: The King looked pleased. "Now that was right well said, young
man," said he, "and I like it better that it came from such young
and honest lips. Dost thou speak French?"
"Yea, your Majesty," answered Myles. "In some small measure do I
so."
"I am glad of that," said the King; "for so I may make thee
acquainted with Sieur de la Montaigne."
He turned as he ended speaking, and beckoned to a heavy,
thick-set, black-browed chevalier who stood with the other
gentlemen attendants at a little distance. He came instantly
forward in answer to the summons, and the King introduced the two
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