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His activity in converting the "briganti", who came in crowds and laid their guns at his feet after he had preached to them in their mountain hiding-places, excited the ire of the officials who profited from brigandage through bribes and in other ways.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913
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He replied with an expressive gesture, "Signora, -- i briganti!"
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In fact, the populace of these towns consists chiefly of the families of the briganti.
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"The devil!" exclaimed Caesar, "that angelic little princess hides in corners with one of these _briganti_.
Caesar or Nothing P��o Baroja 1914
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