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But the other fellow's skill and artifice
were marvellous, so that he could hunt out and scent out with the greatest
acuteness, all over the province, whatever had happened to any one, whatever any one
stood in need of. He was able to find out, to converse with, to tamper with every
one's foes, and every one's enemies; to know the circumstances of every trial on
both sides; to ascertain men's inclinations, and power, and resources; where it was
necessary to strike terror; where it was desirable to hold out hope. Every accuser,
every informer, he had in his power, if he wished to cause trouble to any one, he
did it without any difficulty. All Verres's decrees, and commands, and letters, he
sold in the most skillful and cunning manner.
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