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Candide Chapter 6 - How the Portuguese Made a Beautiful Auto-Da-Fé, to Prevent Any Further Earthquakes: and How Candide Was Publicly Whipped

In which a dreadful earthquake devastates Lisbon, leading the authorities to enforce a grim ritual of public punishment in hopes of quelling further calamity, whilst Candide and his companions suffer unjust and brutal fates. Amidst his suffering and despair, Candide encounters a mysterious old woman who offers him a glimmer of hope and guidance.

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