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Chapter XVII.
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Chapter XVII. BONACIEUX AT HOME It was the second time the cardinal had mentioned these diamond studs to the king. Louis XIII.
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From this reading BONACIEUX AT HOME
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From this reading BONACIEUX AT HOME
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From this reading It was the second time the cardinal had mentioned these diamond studs
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From this reading Chapter XVII.
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From this reading It was the second time the cardinal had mentioned these diamond studs
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From this reading It was the second time the cardinal had mentioned these diamond studs
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From this reading BONACIEUX AT HOME
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From this reading It was the second time the cardinal had mentioned these diamond studs
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From this reading to the king.
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From this reading Louis XIII.
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From this reading It was the second time the cardinal had mentioned these diamond studs
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From this reading It was the second time the cardinal had mentioned these diamond studs
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From this reading It was the second time the cardinal had mentioned these diamond studs
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From this reading It was the second time the cardinal had mentioned these diamond studs
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From this reading It was the second time the cardinal had mentioned these diamond studs
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From this reading It was the second time the cardinal had mentioned these diamond studs
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From this reading to the king.
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From this reading It was the second time the cardinal had mentioned these diamond studs
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From this reading Louis XIII.
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From this reading Chapter XVII.
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