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Labanoff's visit might make the time pass until dinner. "Admit Monsieur Labanoff!" In a few moments Labanoff entered. He was a tall, thin young man, with a complexion the color of wax, flashing eyes, and a little pointed mustache. His hair, black and curly, was brushed straight up from his forehead. He had the air of a soldier in his long, closely buttoned frock-coat.
Menko asked the question mechanicaljy, feeling very little curiosity to know Labanoff's secret; but the Russian's face wore a strange, ironical smile as he answered: "I have nothing to say on that subject, even to the man for whom I have the most regard." His brilliant eyes seemed to see strange visions before them. He remained silent for a moment, and then rose with an abrupt movement.
See Hume Brown, ii. 171, note. 'Works, ii. 276. The Pope had already, since her husband's death, sent her the Golden Rose, with the suggestion that in Scotland she must be a rose among thorns. Labanoff's 'Lettres de Marie Stuart, i. 177. The dates are indicated generally in Hill Burton's 'History, iv, 133. Labanoffs 'Lettres de Marie Stuart, i. 342. 'Works, vi. 633. 'Works, vi. 596.
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