Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-02-16

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heart grow light again. He warned her
against sneakers, and against the generosity
and compassion Of the noble; and Rosa on
her side warned him of the dangers of Masked
balls, and of adventures with ladies OF high
rank, which had already proved the ruin Of
so many young men. They forgave each
other all unconscously committed sins, aud
Philip was on the point of demanding tho
kiss which had been intended for him, but
which he had not received. when the pair
were interrupted in the very instant by the
appearance of stranger.
He came running towards them at the top
of his speed, and stood breathles' at thor
side. by overcoat, staff, hat and horn
Philip recognized his man upon the spot
lie was seeking the wearer of his Mask.
Pbilip handed him his hat and domino. and
said, .'Gracious Sir. here are your things.
In this world We will not exchange our parts
| came too short thereby"
The Prince cried, "Quick, Quick " threw
the watchmans official mantle in the snow,
bound on his mask and domino, and put on
his hat. Rosa sprang back in fear, Philip
cooly put on his old coat, and took his staff
aud horn.
promised thee drink money. cemrade,
=. said the Prince. 9 But so true as l live,
l have net got my purse with me"
Il have it," answered Philip, and handed
the purse over "you gave it to NY bride
there. But gracious sir, We decline presents
of that sort
"Comrale, keep what thou hast, and get
out of the way as quick as thou cans't, it is not
safe for thee - cried the Prince, hastily. and
moved away. Philip held him firmly by the
mantle Gracious sir, we have one thing
to do yet"
ely, tell thee, watshman Fly, they
are after thee"
II have no cause to fly, gracious Sir. But
l have your purse here
keep it, and run while thou canst "
"And Bill from the Marshal Blanken-
schwcrd to deliver up"
.Thunder how dids't thou and the Mar
shal Blankenschwerd come together, watch
man :"
"lIc said it was n gambling debt, which
he had to pay you. lie has left tonight with
his wife for his Polish estate"
art thou mad ? How knowest thou that?
When did he give you this matter for me?'
"Gracious Sir, and the Finance Minister.
Count Bodenlos, will pay your debts to Abrs-
ham Levi if you will use your influence with
the King to retain him in the ministry"
Watchman, thou art possessed of the
devil p
"But I have refused him in your name"
"Thou the Minister?
Yes, gracious Sir, and have also COM
petely reconcled the Countess Bonan with
the Chamberlain Pillow, again"
(Which of US is a fool -
Zone thing more. The Singer Rollina is
a common strumpet. Gracious Sir, | know
of her love affairs. You are imposed upon.
therefore held it unworthy of your Royal
IIighness to visit her, and have counter
manded the supper with her tonight"
"Rolna? How came'st thou to her?'
Yet once more The Duke Hermann is
terribly enragcd against you on account of
the cellar history. He will complain of you
to the King"
The Duke? Who told thee all that?'
Himself. You are not yet safe. But
he Il not 20 to the King because threatened
him with the Billet which he sent to the
Baker girl On the other haud he wants to
fight YOU Take care of him.
Tell me one thing, know'st thou how the
Duke came to know that I"
1.-The Marshaless Blankcnschwcrd told
him all. she acknowledged to him that she
played the part of the witch in the jugglc."
The Prince took Philip by the arm, and
said. " "Spass vogel thou art no Waterman :"
lie turned Philips face towards the light of
a lamp glimmering in the distance, and was
confounded at seeing the feature of a perfect
stranger.
Art thou possessed of Satan or-who
art thou? p
II am Philip Stark, the gardener. son Of
the watchman Gottlcb Stark" answered
Philip calmly.
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"lIalt, there, fellow We are just looking
for you," cried many voices, and Philip, Rosa
and the Prince saw themselves suddenly sur
rounded by half dozen stout members Of the