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Updated: June 27, 2025
Some of the bystanders obviously belonged to the mutinous regiment; but he looked in vain for any sign of anger or regret. Skilled conspirator that he was, Poluski seemed rather to discern a deep laid purpose behind their unnatural phlegm, yet his suspicions died away when the street began to empty as soon as the prisoners' vehicles and the escort had clattered past.
Joan Vernon, who was to have become my wife within a few days, left Delgratz two hours ago by the mail train for Paris. She was accompanied by Felix Poluski, and the only reason for this clandestine journey is contained in a few lines of farewell addressed to me by the lady herself. In that letter she speaks of a barrier that renders impossible a marriage between her and me.
"You were misinformed," broke in his wife hastily in English. "This young lady is visiting Delgratz for art purposes. The gentleman who sang last night is the celebrated painter, Monsieur Monsieur " "Felix Poluski," said Joan. Prince Michael started as though a scorpion had found a crack in his patent boots. "Poluski Felix Poluski!" he cried.
An astounded flunky could say no more; but this impudent hunchback was in no wise abashed. "Exactly, Monsieur Felix Poluski wishes to see his Excellency at once. Tell him that, and it will suffice." The lackey was forced to yield, and, much to his surprise, Prince Michael did not hesitate an instant in obeying that imperative summons.
"It is far more to the point that Joan is there," said Poluski, with expressive pantomime. "In the hotel?" "Yes, up the stairs, first door on the right, across the landing. You have a few minutes to spare. Go quickly!" Alec required no second bidding. Leaping from the saddle, he threw the reins to one of the orderlies.
At last, by good fortune, Monsieur Nesimir appeared; but even then I should have been taken away in custody if Monsieur Poluski had not caused me to be released." Despite its sinister significance, Alec could not choose but credit this amazing statement.
Beaumanoir came in, diffident for once in his life, since none knew so well as he how dear to his friend was the blushing and embarrassed girl whom he now met for the first time. "Sorry, old chap," he said; "but this other johnny will have it that somebody is thirsting for your gore." Poluski, all trembling with excitement, slammed and locked the door and pointed to a heavy sideboard.
"You want to leave the city, I take it?" said he after a thoughtful pause, in which he took a slow turn up and down the room. "I dare not remain here any longer, your Majesty. I came to-night to ask Monsieur Poluski to be good enough to give me money to take me to Warsaw." "I think," said Alec, smiling, "he promised you, in my name, the wherewithal to buy a café."
"I recognize a few, monsieur," he muttered, "and I believe there are scores of them. I wish they would patronize some other street. Our patrons will not care to mix with such rascals." Poluski rose wearily; for his energetic soul was housed in a frail body, and the long journey from Paris had exhausted him.
Run to the President and tell him to despatch a strong body of troops on whom he can rely. If he refuses to listen, say that Felix Poluski sent you, and bid him ask Prince Michael what that signifies. Remember the names Poluski, Michael now run! Delay, and your throat will be cut!" John Sobieski was trained to obey. He made off without a word. Felix entered the hotel by a side door.
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