Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-07
CHAPTER IY.
FURTHER PROFITS OF THE MAN IN

The daring feat of the mysterious stranger, in
the preservation Of the life of the Viceroy, was
the one theme everywhere; that is to say in the
good city of Toledo. II created general sensa-
tion. But, unfortunately for public gossip, nobo-
dy could tell the hero's name. One thought he
looked like a certain cavalier; another that he
bore striking Resemblance to Don somebody; a
third, that he appeared like Don so-and- SOS son ,
or nephew. But none could say with certainty
and therefore, for want of something better, they
by general consent, styled him 8 the myste iOus
stranger
Throughout the city curiosity was strong; bnt
at the Palace OF the Viceroy il literally ragged
From the audience hall down to the porter's
kitchen, Who is he ," were about the only
words that fell upon the ear
This was In part owing to the anxiety Of the
Vice1oy himself upon this point and partly to the
favor which all knew was sure to follow to who
ever could answer the query. But the night wore
away, and the morning also, and the mysterious
unknown still remained undiscovered
At length as the dial announced the hour of
noon, stranger. evidently fresh from his toilet,
and smelling of the stupefying scents which are
thrown out by those who have recently emerged
from barbefs, presented himself to the first por-
ter with bland smile.
IL was the magnificent patron Of the national
saint-the man in gray; but his new suit of gilt
tering velvet, OF the same color as his old dress
thereby conclusively showing that gray was with
him the one great color IL not part and parcel of
his individuality. In his new clothes, his slen-
der, middling sized figure showed to advantage;
and his face being clean, his bold, sancy and
somewhat handsome features were admirably
adapted to inspire the first porter with proper
degree OF respect.
az learn from public report" said the man In
gray, "that his excelency is in great di ress
cerning the name and address of the horseman
who yesterday rescued his excellency from an un-
timely death in the Tagus."
True. senor, - replied the first porter. ellis
eXcellency as-you say, Is certainly in great dis
tress, ffom which should deem II both pleasure
and an honor TO relieve him. Perhaps, senor, -
ne added, somewhat e1citedly, in view of favor,
:" perhaps, senor. you will graciously enable me
cried, turning furiously to half score OF lackeys
behind him in the hall, who having overheard
the visitor, were stealthily drawing near to catch
the remainder. g Return to your posts. The
gentleman Is kindly about to communicate his in
formation In confidence to me alone. Back var
lets His name you said. senior is"
His excellency will perhaps inform you after
my departure 80 answered the man In gray, with
a gracious smile.
The first porter blushed the varlets Uttered
and the man In gray, at a "This way, senor!''
from an usher, standing at the foot of a broad
staircase, passed at the audience hall, which was
thronged with courtly danes and cavaliers, who
surveyed the new conner with supercilious sta e,
which he returned with interest.
As preceded by the usher, he approached the
door Of the inner apartment cabinet, he be eheld
issued therefrom 4 parsonage whose appearance
caused him to blush, and avert his eyes-but only
for an instant; his native impudence again came
coolly as though he had been familiar with such
scenes and incidents all his days.
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