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"I have been walking all night," said he, with a faint and hollow voice. "I did not know that Berlin was so far from Potsdam, and had I known it, I would not have dared to take a wagon or a horse; I had to slip away very quietly. While by Count Puebla's order my room was guarded, and I thought to be in it, I descended into the garden by the grape-vine, which reached up to my window.
Senor, the merchant is coming out in you; also the dangerous man who thinks that right should rule the world, not kings I mean might. The knave is worth nothing, but de Puebla's word in Henry's ear is worth much." "Fifty angels be it then," said Castell, "and I thank you, Senor, for your good offices. Will you take the money now?" "By no means; not till I bring the debt discharged.
And I flew here to throw myself at your majesty's feet, and to beg for mercy and protection." "I promised you protection and help in case of your detection I will fulfil my promise. What are your wishes. Let us see if they can be realized." "Will your majesty give me some sure place of refuge where Count Puebla's threats cannot harm me?"
The pulse of the capital now quickened under the influence of Puebla's sacrifice to the national honor. Every now and then a thrill of vindictive patriotism ran through the city and clamored for revenge. The news had one day been brought us that the 16th was the date fixed for these new Sicilian Vespers, and all were warned to be watchful.
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