Word: martignac
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...were taking an innocent tramp through Europe, landed up by chance in Trapani, capital of Corisco. Things were buzzing in that queer town. Former Minister Karadagh, recently released from jail, was plotting to depose the sinister fat eunuch, Taabor Pasha, Corisco's highly oriental Prime Minister. French Financier Martignac was making negotiations concerning a loan. At a diplomatic tea given by Mrs. Early, Karadagh's English mistress, the boys met everybody, made friends everywhere. Mr. Jarvis, the capable U. S. minister, was especially friendly, lent them a legation car when they had to leave. In a mountain defile...
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