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disrespect of something others consider important or sacred
- Meantime, Gabriel, ascending to the main-royal mast-head, was tossing one arm in frantic gestures, and hurling forth prophecies of speedy doom to the sacrilegious assailants of his divinity.Chapters 70-72 -- The Sphynx; The Jeroboam's Story; The Monkey-Rope (50% in)
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