Ah! holy Virgin, have pity on me and receive my soul.
Ah! sainte Vierge, ayez pitié de moi et recevez mon âme.
He will begin his career rather late, but he will go further than another.
Sire, I owe everything to you, but I think I can in some measure repay you by giving you Colbert.
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