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If there is any state ceremonial in the Palace, I summon those whose duty it is to attend, and see that everything is properly arranged and in order. If not, I am generally at his Highness's disposal. "Unless you receive any instructions from me, you will be free to occupy yourselves as you like. You will, of course, take part in all public ceremonials.
On board the steamer, however, Silas attracted his Highness's attention by the melancholy of his air and attitude as he stood gazing at the pile of baggage; for he was still full of disquietude about the future. "There is a young man," observed the Prince, "who must have some cause for sorrow." "That," replied Geraldine, "is the American for whom I obtained permission to travel with your suite."
Certain offences which Catholics might be especially expected to commit, such as "by setting or erecting any figure or by casting of nativities or by calculations or by any prophesying, witchcraft, conjuration, or other like unlawful means whatsoever, seek to know, and shall set forth by express words, deeds, or writings how long her majesty shall live, or who shall reign king or queen of this realm of England after her highness's decease," were made punishable by death and confiscation of goods.
The private secretary of the Emperor of Austria has orders from his sovereign to hand a note to Count Cobenzl in your highness's presence." "A very singular order. But we will gratify the emperor. Admit his majesty's messenger." Gunther was introduced, who bowed low to Potemkin, passed on, and delivered his note. "From his majesty's hand," said he. "Your excellency is to read it at once.
He was sure that merriment twitched the corners of her lips, and he grew thoughtful. "Alexia. Is that not her Highness's name also?" "Yes, Monsieur; we have the same names." Her eyes fell, and she began to finger the pages of the book. "I am rested now," he said, with a sudden distrust. "I thank you." "Come, then, and I will show you the way to the gate."
This he said with his customary courtesy. But meanwhile the tail of his highness's frock coat was sweeping the marble of the dressing table. The place, indeed, was like an alcove or narrow bathroom, full as it was of the steam of hot water and sponges and of the strong scent of essences which mingled with the tartish, intoxicating fumes of the champagne.
"Madame von Eisenthal, your coiffure is delicious," he remarked. "Everyone was saying so," said one. "If I have pleased Prince Charming?" And Madame von Eisenthal swept him a deep curtsey with a killing glance of adoration. "It is new?" he asked. "Vienna fashion." "Mint new," replied the lady, "for your Highness's return. I felt young this morning; it was a premonition.
So the old mother wept so bitterly, and kissed his Highness's hand, entreating him with such sad lamentations to remain with her until she said a prayer, that he consented.
"I am neither surprised nor embarrassed, madame; but for the last two hours, you have obliged me to listen to so many new and extravagant things, that a little amaze is very permissible." "I beg your highness's pardon, but you are very much embarrassed," said Adrienne, looking fixedly at her aunt, "and M. d'Aigrigny also which confirms certain suspicions that I have not had the time to clear up.
"Nothing, sir, as to the origin of the affair; but there have been some interrogations as to his Highness's present whereabouts, and an idea is abroad that he is not where the Court circular continues to say he is. Of course, when such rumors creep out there are also undesirable suggestions, which it would be well to put a stop to as soon as possible.
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