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brilliant, the fish from the coast failed; he sent every- 

 where, but none could be procured. He was at his wit's 

 end ; he met his august master, whose kind words, full of 

 benevolence, only served to increase his distress and 

 bewilderment. He left him ; ran to his chamber ; took 

 his sword, and three times pierced his heart ! Shortly 

 after fish arrived from all quarters ; Yatel was called no 

 Vatel ! He was sought for, and at last discovered Vatel 

 was no more ! 



