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PROLOGUE

In which Satan acts with results apparent only in the second part of this Book

PART I

1

In which Humanity begins to file before us

II

In which Big Business is presented and a young man of exemplary conduct appears

III

Which relates to a conversation in Adriana’s dressing-room

IV

Which treats of a humble life and of a punch without lemon

V

In which twenty fat men are seated at table

VI

In which, although there are many serious events, the chief personality is a worm

VII

In which the Devil decides on the most important act of his career

PART II

I

Thanks to which, the reader can peep into the coffers of Theophilus Alp and the stomach of Truffe

II

In which Olivan refused a throne, and contented himself with a post

III

Which contains more subjects than an epitaph could hold

IV

In which there is described the portent that love must listen to Reason

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