Eastern times., 1853-10-13
Of politlal anS 6tntral Utbs4n 94botate If Gqnal


sees marriages for money broken off, and re-
placed by marriages for love-
Yes, one sees that in plays
Which affords excellent lessons
For people Of certain class, but not for
princes.
why not make the attempt! If / dared to
advise you, it would be 10 set out tomorrow,
and pay visit to the Prince Of Hanau.'
Unnecessary. To see the prince and his
sister, need not stir hence. One of these
dispatches announces their early arrival al
Karlstadt. They are on their wav hther.-
On their return frOm a journey into Prussia,
they pass through my territories and pause in
my capital, inviting themselves as my guests
for two or three days. Their visit is my ruin.
What will they think Of me when they find me
alone, deserted, in my empty palace Do
you suppose the Princess will be tempted 10
share my dismal solitude! Last year she
went to SAKE Tolpelhausen. The Elector en-
tertained her well, and made his court agreea-
BILE. lie could place chamberIains and aides
de-camp at her orders, could give concerts,
balls, and festivals. But what can 1 do |!
What humiliation And that no affront
may be spared TO me, my rival proposes nego-
tlatlng his marriage at my own court Moth
ing less, it seems, will satisfy him He has
Just sent me an ambassador, Baron Pippinstir,
deputed, he writes, TO conclude commercial
treaty which will be highly advantageous 10
me. The treaty is but a pretext. The BarOn's
true mission is to the Prince of Harau The
meeting is skilfully contrived. Tor the secret
and unostentaiious conclusion Of the matrimon-
ial treaty. This is what | am condemed to
witness! must endure this outrage and NOR
tifcaton, and display, before the prince and
his sister, my misery and poverty. l would
do anything to avoid such shame =
Means might, perhaps be found, said Bal
thasar, after moments reflection.
Means! Speak, and whatever they be, l
adopt them
The plan is a bold oue continued Bal
thasar, speaking half to the Grand Duke and
half 10 himself, as if pOndering and weighing a
project.
No matter I! + will risk everything
You would like to conceal your real posi-
tion to re-people this palace, to have court!'
yes
Do you think the courtiers who have de-
serted you would return!'
Never Did l not tell you they are sold to
my enemies!'
Gould you not select others from the high
er classes Of your subjecis!'
Impossible! There are very few gentle
men amongst my subjects. All if court
could be got up at days notice though il
were 10 be composed Of the humblest citizens
Of Karlstadt-'
i have better than that TO offer you
You have! And whom do you offer 2
cried Duke Leopold, greatly astOnished.
My actors
8 What! you would have me make up a court
Of your actors!'
Yes, your Highness, and you could not do
better. Observe that my actors are accustomed
10 play all manner Of parts, and that they will
be perfectly at their ease when performing
those Of nOblemen and high officials. / answer
for their talent, discretion and probiiY. As
soon as your illustriOus guests have departed,
and you no longer need their services, they
shall resign their posts. Bear in mind that
you have no other alternative. Time is short,
danger is at your door, hesitation is destruc-
tion.'
But if such trick were discovered -
A mere suPposition, a chimerical fear. On
the other hand, if you do not run the risk
propose, your ruin is certain
(CoRclttded neTa tceek.