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

in the whole course Of his life. He be really
nothing to reproaeh himself with, except his
exchange of clothes with the Prince and the
part lie had played against his will, at the
ball. But as the Prince had probably not
acted his own watcbman's part 4nite SO regu-
larly as he would have done himself, else why
was be arrested as watchman? He expected
not to find favor.
AT the palace, Philips heart beat faster.
They took his mantle, staff and horn from him.
The Prince spoke few words with noble
man, and the policemen were Immediately
sent away The Prince then ascended tho
steps and babe Philip follow. Fear moth
ing" said Julian and left HIM Philip was
led into little ante chamber, where he re-
manned long ti,nc nione.
At length royal chamberlain came abd
said :" Come with nse. The King desires to
see you."
Philip was almost beside himsolf with fear.
His knees trenbled under him. He was led
into handsome apartment. There sat the
old King, laughing at a, little table. Near
him stood the Prince Julian without mask.
There was nobody else in the room.
The King observed the young man a long
time, as it seemed with sort Of satisfaction.
9 Relate to me exactly" said the King, to
Philip, everything thou hast done tonight
At this atfnblc address of the reverend Mon
arch, Philip recovered his courage; and coll
fessed to hair, what he had done, and ex-
perienced from the beginning to the end.
Yet was he shrcwd and modest enough to
conceal what he had heard. under his prinoely
mask, from the Courtiers, all that might
place the Prince in embarrassment before his
father
The King laughed aloud many times in the
course of the narrative, made few inquiries
into Philips parentage and occupation;' took
II couple Of gold pieces from the table, gave
them to him and said, go now. my son.
and attend to thy duty. No harm shall hap
pen to you But discover to no person what
thou hast done and heard this evening. That
command thee. Now go"'
Philip fell at the Kings feet and kissed
his hand, while no stammered out a few words
of gratitude. As be stood up again in order
to retire, Prince Julian said Il humbly beg
your Majesty to permit the young man to
wait without few moments. l owe him
little debt for the trouble which Thave caused
him tonight"
The King snilingly nodded his head and
Philip withdrew.
g Prince :" said the King, and warned him
threateningly with upraised finger. " 1t il
fortunate for you that you told me the truth =!
l will. therefore, forgive your wild and foolish
pranks. You deserved Punishment. Another
such Il boyish trick and will be mplacable.
Nothing shall then excuse you. The story
Of the Duke Hermann. l must know moro
about. Yet if he goes away, may drop it..
OF that which you say of the Police and FL
nance Minister, | expect the proof at once.
Go you now, and give the young gardener
drink k-money. He has conducted himself
more sensibly in your mask than you in his
The Prince left the King. In ON sdjoin-
ing chamber, he laid aside his ball dress, put
OH his ovcrcoat, caused Philip to be called,
and commanded Linn to accompany him tohis
palace Here, was Philip obliged to narrats
word for word everything, which, as the rep
resentative of Julian, he had heard and said
ut the ball.
When he bad done. Julian clapped him on.
the shoulder and said " Hear, Philip, thou
art prudent, clever fellow! Thou wilt be
useful to me. l am contcntcd with the
What thou hast said, in my name, to the
Chamberlain Pillow, the Countess Bonan,
the Marshal and his wife, Col Kalt, the FL
nance Minister and the rest. l find very rsas-
onable and will stand by it, as If had said
it myself On the other hand, thou must
name as watchman Thou wilt be punished
by dsmission from the service, but let that
annoy thee not. 1 make thee, in place Of it
my castle gardener. l give into thy care the
gardens of both my Castles, Heimleben and
Qucllenthal. The money gave to thy bride
shall reuain to her as her dowry, and the
notes of the Marshal Blankenschwcrd will
redeem on the spot from thee for five thousand
gulden. Now 60. serve me faithfully. and
conduct thyself properly"
XIV.
Who was happier than Philip? lie flew
in full spring to Rosa's house. She was not
yet gone to bed she sat with her mother at
the table and wept. Philip threw tile full
purse on the table and said. breathless: Rosa.
that is thy dowry! and these five thousand
gulden are mine. l have been guilty Of Il
fault, as watchman, and therefore lose the
enjoyment Of that Office. but Tomorrow morn
lug, l 60 to Hcimlcbcn. as Prince Julian s
Castle gardener. And you, mother. and Rosa
must 90 with me to Heimleben. My father
and mother must also go with US. / can now
support you all. Hurrah! God give all
good people such happy New Year"
Mother Bittner knew not whether she could
trust her ears as Philips story. and her eyes
at the sight If the pile of gold, or not. But
when Philip told her all that was necessary to
explain how his good fortune came, she arosd
sobbip:, embraced him with Joy. and the 9
laid her daughter on his breast Into4icaten
with joy the good woman, ran and danced
about the room, and asked Does thy father
and mother also know all yet" and
when Philip replied in the negative, she cried.
, Rosa. make up the FIRE, put on water. and
make good coffee for us five" !" Size then
, put on her woolen cloak and left the house.
} But Rosa forgot, On Philips breast. fire
! and water. They still stood locked in each
, others. as Frau Bittner returned. accompanied
by the old Gottleib and mother Katy. They
surrounded their children blessing them. If
mother Bittnsr wanted coffee she had to make
$ it herself
8 That Philip lost the Office of watchman