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"They are common enough in Sturatzberg," Ellerey answered lightly. "The tale will serve as well as another," Stefan returned. "If I tell it, I am not compelled to believe it, and if I chance to be lying, it is no sin of mine." "Why, rascal, what else should it be?"
That she could have returned to Sturatzberg without his knowledge, more, without the knowledge of any of those who were so eager to keep her out of the country, seemed impossible; but then in diplomacy it was often the impossible things which happened. He was too astute a man to underrate the undoubted ability of De Froilette.
I brought you to this strait the remedy is in your own hands. Deliver me and the Queen's token into Vasilici's hands, and who knows, you may yet win place and power in Sturatzberg." With an impatient gesture, Ellerey walked across the chamber, and as he did so Anton raised his head. "What, old watch-dog, so you think as basely of me as your mistress does," he said, noticing the sudden movement.
"As you are aware," the Ambassador went on slowly, "I have always considered many of the plots which from time to time become apparent in Sturatzberg of small importance. I have, on the other hand, consistently warned your Majesty of the danger which might at any time manifest itself in a sudden development of the tactics of the brigands in the mountains.
His nature is an impatient one, and in anger he turned his back upon England and came to Sturatzberg. In Wallaria there were possibilities. I can understand his action, Countess; it was a natural one in a man of his independent character, but it was foolish. It gave credence to the tales which had been circulated.
"But a Captain of Horse, Countess?" "Who may be of much higher rank to-morrow, and in his own country may be Ah! you know, so many come to Sturatzberg." "Many vagabonds, Countess." "Oh, yes, and others," and then she made a gesture that they should dance, and they floated gracefully out among the couples gliding over the floor of the ballroom to the strains of a sensuous German waltz.
We must be very frivolous to escape detection." To be frivolous at the Court of Sturatzberg was no difficult matter. Whether it was the report of what he had said to the Queen had made him especially interesting to women, or whether those steady blue eyes of his were the attraction, Ellerey found it easy to make friends.
"That is a question to which there is no complete answer," said the King. "There is only one I can name definitely. But there is one person in Sturatzberg who could answer the question, so I am informed, and so I believe." "And he will not answer?" "She has not yet been asked," the King returned. "A woman, your Majesty?" "A very beautiful woman; yourself, Countess."
"And if you will allow me, my lord, I will add that your presence in Sturatzberg is the great security." "You flatter me," Lord Cloverton returned. "You will be pleased to learn that I have received no notification that I am likely to be removed from Sturatzberg." "That would indeed be a disaster," said De Froilette.
I heard that she had managed to escape the delicate attention of my Government and had returned to Wallaria. Needless to say, I did not believe the story, but the deliverance of her token certainly lends credence to it." "She might send her token," said the King; "she would not venture herself in the country, much less in Sturatzberg." "That was my opinion," answered Cloverton.
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