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One glorious early morning, the sun having risen without a cloud in the deep blue of the sky, and the sea being as calm as an inland lake, the King's yacht was seen to weigh anchor and steam away at her fullest speed towards The Islands. Little or no preparation had been made for her short voyage; there was no Royal party on board, and the only passenger was Professor von Glauben.
A faint flush coloured De Launay's bronzed cheek, but he laughed. "True! I am glad I have never married. I am still more glad of circumstances" he paused, then went on, "which have so chanced to me that I shall never marry." He paused again then added "I must be gone, Von Glauben! I have to meet Prince Humphry at the quay with a message from his Majesty."
For there will be difficulty when all is known; and if it comes to a struggle between a pretty fishwife and the good of a king ach! mein Gott! I am not for the fishwife!" The King smiled; and Von Glauben went on. "Well, he assured me she was not a fishwife. I said 'What is she then? 'I tell you, he replied, 'she is an angel!
"I have no Court dress," she said smiling; "And if I had I should not wear it! The King and Queen shall see me as my husband sees me, what pleases him, must suffice to please them! I am quite ready!" Von Glauben removed the spectacles he had needlessly put on. They were dim with a moisture which he furtively polished off, blinking his eyes meanwhile as if the light hurt him.
"There is little to tell, Sir," said Von Glauben; "Of the Prince's constant journeyings to The Islands we were all aware long ago; but the cause of those little voyages was not so apparent.
"Well that is so far good!" said Von Glauben, wiping the perspiration from his brow, and heaving a deep sigh of relief; "And as you fully comprehend the situation, it saves me the trouble of explaining it! You are a philosopher, Ronsard! Permit me to remind you of that fact! You know, like myself, that what is done, even if it is done foolishly, cannot be undone!" "I know it!
Your greatness is your misery; both are inseparably connected, and must pain and torture you until you kneel down and let both be merged in faith! "Lass zu dem Glauben Dich neu bekehren, es gibt ein Gluck;" this is the only thing that is true and eternal. I cannot preach to you, nor explain it to you; but I will pray to God that He may powerfully illumine your heart through His faith and His love.
"What were you dreaming about?" she asked, as he came near, "And what is the Prince doing with old Von Glauben?" "Two questions at once, Teresa!" he said, stooping his tall head to kiss her; "I cannot possibly answer both in a breath! But answer me just one What are you here for?" "To summon you!" she answered. "The Queen desires you to wait upon her immediately."
Professor von Glauben came towards her with an exclamation of warning but she motioned him back with a very decided gesture. "Please do not trouble!" she said "I am quite able to move to stand see!" And she rose to her feet, trembling a little, and steadying herself by resting one hand on the edge of the sofa. "I do not know who you are, but I am sure you have been most kind to me!
"But, suppose," persisted the Professor "Just for the sake of argument suppose he had deceived you?" With a low cry she sprang up. "Impossible!" she exclaimed; "He is truth itself! He could not deceive anyone!" "Come and sit down again," said Von Glauben tranquilly; "It is disturbing to my mind to see you standing there pronouncing your faith in the integrity of man!
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