Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-03-31
CHAPTER XIV.

Ihlip was not sure whether he was be-
witched, or whether the whole business
was not dream, for it was a night such
as he had never passed before in his life
He had nothing to blame himself for, ex-
cept that he changed clothes with the
Prince. aud then, whether he would or no.
been forced to sustain his character
He felt pretty safe for it was the princely
watchman who had been at fault, and he
saw no occasion for his being committed
His heart beat, however, when they came
to the palace His coat, horn and staff
were taken from him. Julian sPake a
few words to a young nobleman, aud i'm
mediately the policemen we're sent away
the Prince ascended the stairs and, Philip
had to follow
"Fear nothing" said Julian. and left
him Philip was taken to little ante
room where he had to wait a good while
At last one of the royal grooms came to
him, and said, "Come this way, the King
will see you"
Philip was distracted with fear. His
knees shook so that he could hardly walk
He was led into splendid chamber
The old King was sitting at a table, and
laughing long and loud near him stood
Prince Julian without a mask. Besides
these there was nobody in the room
The King looked at Philip with good
humored expression. Tell me all-with-
out missing a sylIable-that you have
done tonight"
Philip took courage from the condescen-
sion of the old King, and told the whole
story from beginning to end He had the
good sense, however, to conceal all he had
heard among the courtiers that could turn
to the prejudice of the Prince The King
laughed again and again, and at last took
two gold pieces from his pocket, and gave
them to Philip "L'-Ee my son, take these,
but say not a word of your nights adven-
lures. Await your trial, no harm shall
come of it to you Now 60 my friend, aud
remember what have told you"
Philip knelt down at the Kings feet
and kissed his hand, as he stammercd
some words of thanks. When he arose,
and was leaving the room. Prince Julian
said, Il beseech your Majesty to allow
the young man to wait few minutes out
side. | have some compensation to make
to him for the inconvenience he has suf-
fered"
The King smiling nodded his assent,
and Philip left the apartment.
prince ~ said the King, holding up
his fore finger in threatening manner to
his son. It's well for you that you told
me nothing but the truth. For this time
must pardon your wild scrape, but if
such thing happens again. you will offend
me There will be no excuse for you [
must take Duke Herman in hand myself
| shall not be sorry if we can get quit of
him As to the ministers of Finance and
Police, l must have further proofs of what
you say. Go now, and give some present
to the gardener He has shown more
discretion in your character than you have
in his"
The Prince took leave of the King and
having changed his dress in an ante room.
sent for Philip to 60 to his palace with
him; there he made him go over-word
for word-everything that had occurred
When Philip had finished his narrative.
the Prince cIapt him on the shoulder. and
said, Philip, listen You're a sensible
fellow | can confde il you, and am
satisfied with you What you have done
/ in my name with the Chamberlain Pilzou.
| the Countess Bonau, the Marshal and his
wife, Colonel KaIt and the Minister of FL
Inance-I will maintain as if | had done
/ it myself But, on the other hand, y0ll
must take all the blame of my doings with
the horn and staff AS penalty for your
verses, YOU shall lose your Office Of watch
man You shall be my head gardener
from this date; aud have charge of my
two gardens at Heimleben and Quellen.
thai The money l gave your bride she
shall keep as her marriage portion-and
[ give YOU the order of Marshal Blankens
werd for FIVE thousand dollars. as a mark
of nv regard. Go now be faithful and
true I'
Who could be happier than Philip =
He almost few to Roses house. She had
not vet gone to bed but sat with her moth
er beside a table. and was weeping. He
threw the purse on the table and said
Rose. there IS thy dowry and here arc
FIVE thousand dollars, which are mine =
As a watohman l have transgressed, anC
shall therefore lose my fathers situation
but the day after tomorrow | shall 60 as
head gardener of Prince Julian, TO Helm
leben And you. mother. and Rose must
90 with me. My father and mother also
[ can support you all Huzza God
send all good people suoh happy New
Year g'
Mother Bittner hardly knew whether tc
believe Philip or not, Notwithstanding she
saw the gold But when be told her how
it bad all happened-she with joy, EN-
braoed him. laid her daughteron on his breast
and then danced about the room IN per
/ feet eostacy. 'Do thy father and mother
know this, Philip g" She said And when
he answered no, she cried Rose. kindle
the FIRE, put over the water, and make
some coffee for al Of Us" She then wrap