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The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 1

Note 19 — UGLY

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A youth of extraordinary beauty, page to the Emperor Hadrian (A.D. 117-138), and the object of his extravagant affection. He was drowned in the Nile, whether accidentally, or whether he drowned himself to escape from the life he was leading, is uncertain.—Translator.

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