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The collected works of Ambrose Bierce

Bierce, Ambrose (1842-1914?)

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VOLUME I ASHES OF THE BEACON THE LAND BEYOND THE BLOW FOR THE AHKOOND JOHN SMITH, LIBERATOR BITS OF AUTOBIOGRAPHY

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VOLUME IV SHAPES OF CLAY

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VOLUME V BLACK BEETLES IN AMBER

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VOLUME VII THE DEVIL'S DICTIONARY

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Rank, n.

[He held at court a rank so high]

Redundant, adj.

Responsibility, n.

Retribution, n.

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Rank, n.

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Relative elevation in the scale of human worth.

[He held at court a rank so high]

He held at court a rank so high
That other noblemen asked why.
“Because,” 'twas answered, “others lack
His skill to scratch the royal back.”

Aramis Jukes.