Trip 122 of 4950 collection book69
With officers he reformed the art of war with improvementsbook35 which had occurred to his reflection while he was engaged in a military life. By these means of introduction the Tyrolese soon monopolised the custom of a great many noble families upon which he levied large contributions without incurring the least suspicion of deceit. This declaration was no sooner made than a certain lady of quality bespoke the refuse of the jewel and desired Ferdinand to send the owner next day to her house where he accordingly waited upon her ladyship with the ring for which he received one hundred and fifty guineas twothirds of the sum being clear gain and equally divided betwixt the associates.... read all
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