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set the heavens on fire. Many stars had already been con-
sumed by this monster, which, besides, had the claws of a
tiger. Bouddha went into its den and succeeded in convert-
ing the dragon. That is a good book that you are reading,
Mother Plutarque. There is no more beautiful legend in ex-
istence.’
And M. Mabeuf fell into a delicious revery.