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Salves for "curing" cancer of the breast have long been among the most infamous of quack nostrums.

From Time Magazine Archive

"You have not forgotten me?" said Irène de Salves to Bobichel.

From The Son of Monte-Cristo by Lermina, Jules

It contained two letters, one of which was addressed to "Mademoiselle Irene," while the other bore, in clear, firm letters, her full name, "Countess Irene de Salves."

From The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II by Lermina, Jules

The cabin resounded with Salves and Aves, with invocations to the saints, promises, curses, and litanies.

From The Frozen Pirate by Russell, W. Clark (William Clark)

Oh, what a monstrous lie!" exclaimed Fanfaro, beside himself with rage, while Irene de Salves rose upright and with flaming eyes said: "He a murderer?

From The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II by Lermina, Jules