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Updated: May 23, 2025
"But why should Axphain seek to harass Graustark at this time?" demanded Beverly Calhoun, in perplexity and wrath. "I should think the brutes would try to help her." "There is an element of opposition to the course the government is taking," the officer informed her in his own way, "but it is greatly in the minority.
She could not fathom the whimsical American. "They have been keeping an incessant watch over the home of Frederic's cousin. He is to marry her when the time is propitious," volunteered the young duke. "She is the most beautiful girl in Axphain, and the family is one of the wealthiest. Her parents bitterly oppose the match.
"I daresay you are already acquainted with the desire on the part of Dawsbergen to form an alliance in which Axphain can have no part," said Baron Romano. "In other words, it has been the desire of both Dawsbergen and Graustark to perfect a matrimonial alliance that may cement the fortunes of the two countries " "Count Quinnox mentioned something of the sort," interrupted Mr. Blithers.
A dozen receptions, teas and balls were destined to lose their richest attraction, and hostesses were in despair. The princess had been called to Graustark. Beverly Calhoun was miserably unhappy. She had heard the story of Gabriel's escape and the consequent probability of a conflict with Axphain.
He, also, is at your command. This man must be retaken. I swear, by all that is above and below me, he shall be found, if I hunt the world over to accomplish that end. He shall not escape my vengeance! And hark you to this: On the twentieth of next month I shall demand payment of the debt due Axphain.
The handsome Axphainian came with relief and dismay struggling for mastery in his face. "Your highness," he said, after the greetings, "I am come to inform you that Graustark has one prince less to account for. Axphain has found her fugitive." "When?" cried the princess and Beverly in one voice and with astonishing eagerness, not unmixed with dismay. "Three days ago," was the reply.
It would be his joy to restore Dawsbergen to its once peaceful and prosperous condition. In the meantime the Duke of Mizrox despatched the news to the Princess Volga of Axphain, who was forced to abandon temporarily, at least her desperate designs upon Graustark. The capture of Gabriel put an end to her transparent plans.
Petersburg and the mere fact that she was supposed to be traveling by coach was sufficient proof that she was not at her capital. Then there was, of course, the possibility of trouble on the road with the Axphain scouts, but Beverly enjoyed the optimism of youth and civilization.
In the first place, she has had my advice," said Dangloss, the good old betrayer of an official trust. "You advised her to command you to allow me to escape?" "She commanded first, and then I advised her how to command you. Axphain may declare war a thousand times over, but you will be safe. That's all we I mean, all she wants." "But I cannot desert my friend. How is he to know where I've gone?
The next day, amidst pomp and splendor, the Prince of Axphain started on his journey to the land of his forefathers, to the tombs of his ancestors, all Edelweiss witnessing the imposing procession that made its way through the north gates of the town.
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