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Meanings of read the billet in English

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Usage of read the billet in English
1
I read the billet, was astonished at its contents, and showed it Lord Hyndford.
The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck, Volume 1
2
But I will read his words, and Bill read the billet to his accomplice.
Eveline Mandeville / Or, The Horse Thief Rival
3
It seems, when she read the billet-Nowindeed, said she, am I a lost creature!
Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 6
4
The Duke having read the billet, which fully justified him, presented it to her to read, and told her she might possibly know the hand.
The Princess of Cleves
5
"Short and sharp!" exclaimed Stevens as he read the billet.
Charlemont; Or, The Pride of the Village. a Tale of Kentucky
6
"Keep it, keep it, till the letter is read , then bring it me; I shall read the billet's tenor in your eyes."
Villette
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