The sun., 1878-11-28
THE DUKE or EDIyBURGH.
Prom ne Unpubi,hei Note Of a Hsrah Ambassddor.

From ne UHpubli,hef Note, Of a Bsruti Ambassador.
It having been intlmated 10 me by certain
august personages that his royal Hghness the Duke Of
Edinburgh was desirous Of continuing the conversation
interrupted former occasion, determined 10 pay
him second visit on board Of the Black Prince
Politely but firmly declining the pressing invitation Of
the Princess Louise TO spend the afternoon Al the Ad
mray House and take mn informal tea with herself and
the Marquis Of L-rne Gtm1e chartered dory and
hired sawart fisherman TO row me over to the Black
Prince In the stern OF the dory displayed the Herald
nas. attached to the end Of my umbrella.
Although embarked In the quetost and most unosen-
tatous manner possible my appearance In the harbor
created an immediate sensation. From ship to ship
passed the word. There goes the Heuh yacht" and
the shipping was alive with excitement The yard
arms Of all the menowar manned In honor Of the
Hsu savos OF artillery burst upon the startled air from
every side stately merchantmen dipped their coors
passed, white handkerchiets In fair hands waved
graceful salute and manly throats sent hearty huzzahs
In the wake OF my dory 1twas scene Of wild enthu
siasn, and one which never shall forget
on reaching the Black Prince bade the HsraLi Usher
man await me at respectful distance and sprang
into the fore togaant mizzen rigging with the agility Of
cat Sir Tommy Apthonas Dodd, X. C. b., assisted
over the raiL Tgaye him my ulster and hold
while remained below. lie seemed grateful for the
attention.
His royal Hlghness had graiously given orders that
should be ushered into his presence without seconds
delay. found him seated In Turkish easy chair hung
OH gumbos earnestly perusing the Personal Advertise.
ment column Of H,,ah He blushed slightly when
my observaut glance rested the matter engaged
his prncely attention. and pretended to be looking
among the Lost and Pounds to sec whether dog which
had deserted him when In this country een years ago
was there advertised.
"Thc H,ratiis wonderful Journal Prince Alfred was
plcaod to remark what must be the OF It's
intellectual department when employ the descendant
Of Kings In areportora capacity
confess that was startled at this remark and At the
keen look Of intelligence which his royal ghnoss gave
me- "You have discovered stammcrcd d" Has my
accent betrayed mcf Has
"1havc discovered said the Duke folding me In warm
embrace, that you Of The dignity Of mien.
the nobility Of sentiment the arstocratc reserve Of ut
erance which Distinguish ycu from ordinary journalists
could not be mistaken. Saxon or Cet what boots ~
trace back my lineage few hundred years petty Han
ovcran potentale@ You trace yours thousand, Der.
haps. To-
ITO The O'Leary Of Balivmaglum 3" REPLIED proudly
drawing myself up to my iun heirht "Itis true that l.
too come Of race Of Kings But We have been down.
uodden, oppressed driven into ignomanious axthe by
the intholerable arropince av-n
His royal Highness WINGED. l remembered that was
his guest and desisted. Let change the subject
said, cordially extending my hand You speaking
the other day Of your worthy wife the Duchess and the
children
Yes" he replied, laying his hand upon his heart II
could talk all day with you that subject
Pardon your royal lighness rventurcd to say.
but there have been rumors ot cs,ranrcmcnt
between yourself and the Duchess based on general IN.
compatibility OF temper and occasional domestic cruelty
on her part The readers Of the Had would be glad
learn whether this report Is true
"You may state In the Rerubi" said Prince Alfred
that there IL positively foundation for such story.
am unable to understand how itgot abroad have
always regarded and su regard the Duchess with sen.
umcnts VI the most unAoyed afIcc ton ami esteem
Let US leave no doubt on this point, continued.
You sull love the Duchess"
Il am glad o this opportunity" replied the Dake with
evident sincerity Ito say through the Hsoti that
sun very fond Of the Duchess"
And the childrcnr remarked
Ills august face Immediately shonc with a luminous
smile They the dearest. brightest, cloyerest little
fairly dancing with parental Joy think everything
Of them. Do you know have Just received cable des
patch from the Duchess, informing that our youngest
has cut it nfth tooth. Pardon these domestic details
ne continued, syeing rather shyly, bat they
straight from heart to my tongue, and perhaps you
too, are AfAihcr'r
admitted that was was charmed with tho de.
hghtful rankncss and unaffected simplicity dcmeSnor
Of this high born personaFe How many children have
you asked with cordial interest
Three already replied the Duke Then suddenly
bushing crimson ~ to the very roots Of he hair he
came to whcrc was seated and. bending over me with
d7oopns ashes ami qai,enns hp,. whispered something
IN my car.
and wruns 1t with the warmest Of consrAtuatory gnps