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Balby flew away, and soon returned with the burning cigar; the king lit the sealing-wax, and put the seal under the passport. "This will proclaim us free from all crime. Now, brother Henry, call the worthy postmaster."
"Mais, mon Dieu, madame," said the impatient king. "Mais, mon Dieu, monsieur, vous croyez que je travaillerai pour le roi de Prusse, c'est-a-dire sans paiement." The king broke out into a hearty laugh, and Balby had to join him, but much against his will.
That corruption, seduction, and menaces seconded the intrigues and bayonets which convinced the Ligurian Government of the honour and advantage of becoming subjects of Bonaparte, I have not the least doubt; but that the Doge, Girolamo Durazzo, and the senators Morchio, Maglione, Travega, Maghella, Roggieri, Taddei, Balby, and Langlade sold the independence of their country for ten millions of livres though it has been positively asserted, I can hardly believe; and, indeed, money was as little necessary as resistance would have been unavailing, all the forts and strong positions being in the occupation of our troops.
That corruption, seduction, and menaces seconded the intrigues and bayonets which convinced the Ligurian Government of the honour and advantage of becoming subjects of Bonaparte, I have not the least doubt; but that the Doge, Girolamo Durazzo, and the senators Morchio, Maglione, Travega, Maghella, Roggieri, Taddei, Balby, and Langlade sold the independence of their country for ten millions of livres though it has been positively asserted, I can hardly believe; and, indeed, money was as little necessary as resistance would have been unavailing, all the forts and strong positions being in the occupation of our troops.
Observe Nature's grand silence, yet the air is full of a thousand voices, and the white clouds wandering dreamily in the blue heavens above, are they not the misty veils with which the gods of Olympus conceal their charms?" "Ah! sire," said Balby, with a loving glance at the king's hand some face "ah, sire, my eyes have no time to gaze at Nature's charms, they are occupied with yourself.
And what do you expect of us?" "What I have done, sirs to take your shoes off." The king laughed aloud. "Can no one, then, enter that room with shoes on?" "Never, sir. It was a custom of my great-grandfather. He had this house built, and never since then has any one entered it with shoes. Please, therefore, take them off." Balby hastened to comply with her peremptory command.
"For his flute," answered Balby, with solemn gravity. Madame Blaken rose and glanced scornfully at Balby. "Are you mating sport of me, sir?" said she, threateningly. "Not in the least, madame; I am telling you an important truth. My brother is a renowned virtuoso." "A virtuoso?" repeated the hostess; "I do not understand the word. Pray, what is a virtuoso?"
Give me your hand, Balby; the poor musician, Frederick Zoller, will bid farewell to his friend, and not only to you, Balby, but farewell also to my youth. This is my last youthful adventure. Now, I shall grow old and cold gracefully. One thing I wish to say before I resume my royalty; confidentially, I am not entirely displeased with the change.
"I said play the flute, madame! I said play the flute!" cried Balby, horrified. "Well, flute or whistle," said Madame Blaken, proudly, "it's the same thing. Be so good, sir, as to whistle me something; I will then decide as to the pasty." The king looked at Balby curiously. "Will you have the goodness, brother, to explain madame's meaning, and what she requires of me?"
Are you agreed, Balby, or do you love your colonel's uniform better than your freedom?" "Am I agreed, sire?" cried the colonel; "I am delighted with this genial thought." "Then take your dress, friend, and put it on. But stay. Did you bring your violin with you, as I told you?" "Yes, sire."
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