Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-01-08
Selett CALI.
ADVENTURES 7'--
A NEW YEARS EVE.
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In the dancing room next to the card
room, Philip had looked at his watch, and
discovered that the time of his appointment
with Rose at St. Gregory's had nearly
come. He was by no means sorry at the
prospect of giving back his silk mantle and
p,umed bonnet to his substitute, for he be-
gan to find high life not quite to his taste.
As he was going to the door the negro
once more came up to him, and whispered,
''Your Highness. Duke Herman is seeking
for you everywhere" Philip shook his
head impatiently and hurried out, followed
by the negro. When they got to the ante
chamber, the negro cried out, "By heaven,
here comes the Duke!-and slipped back
into the hall. al
A tall black mask walked fiercely up to
Philip, and said, stay a moment sir-Ive
a word or two to say to you've been
seeking for you long" IIa7g -9l5
"Quick then," said Philip, "for Eve no
time to loose" ,,=i ..5 as,s-,e
81 would not waste moment, sir-Tve
sought you long enough; you owe me sat-
isfaction, you have injured me infamously."
"Not that am aware of" ..-'. .,--
s'You don't know me perhaps" said the
Duke, lifting up his mask-"now that you
see me, your own conscience will save me
any more words. 1 demand satisfaction.
You and the cursed Salmoni have deceived
me!w -.r s,-.....r.... .f5... ..t -rr-- ... f..
Il know nothing about it." said Philip.
{ho{e ,,,f ha r>f
the bakers daughter. 1t was at your in
stigation that Col. Kalt made an assault
upon me with cudgel" -.r ia I'D. -.-.-
'There's not word of truth in what you
say" ra-r hss. tst=T n,
"What You deny it? The Lady Blank
answered, the Marshars lady was an eye
witness of it all, and she has told me every
circumstance ..,.I., t5---.0 III.
'She has told your grace fancy tale
l have had nothing to do it-if you made
an ass of yourself in bakers cellar, that
wss your own fault
81 ask, once more, will you give me sat
isfaction? if not, will expose you. Fol
low me instantly to the King. You shall
either fight with me, or go to his Majesty"
Philip was non olased. "Your grace"
he said, ~ have no wish either to fight
with you or TO go to the King sdi -a.
This was indeed the truth, for he was
afraid he should be obliged 10 unmask, and
would be punished, of course, for the part
he had played. He therefore tried to get
off by every means, and watched the door
to sieze favorable moment for affecting
his escape. The Duke on the other hand
obseryed the uncasiness of the Prince las
he thought him, and waxed more va.o.ous
every r,inutc. At last he siezed peor
Philip BY tie ArT, and ~e1 dragging hin,
into Tie hail. sEas.s, -. --r .l.-
"What do you want with me?" said
Philip, sorely frightened, and shook off the
Duke. n vgva'2 f-Iisat! .i 55..... a.'i
ITO the King. He shall hear how
shamefully you insult a guestat his court"
Every good,' replied Philip, who saw
no hope of escape, except by continuing the
character Of the Prince. "Very good
Come, then, am ready, BY my good
luck happen 10 have the agreement with
me between you and the bakers daughter,
in which you promise ~
"Nonsense! stuff" answered the Duke,
"that was only a piece of fun, which may
be allowed surely with bakers daughter.
Show it if you like, Twill explain all
that" 40 g5asi.s l.ra-.. l--.iy.s; lL .-.r
But it appeared that the Duke was not
quite so sure of explanation, for he no
longer urged Philip to 60 before the King.