Morris tribune., 1881-09-08

subject. your slave-the thrau of you
beauty"
"Ah, sire!" replied the::belle of NUM- oh
"you are sporting with the sensibilities o
a weak woman"
mo. by heaven!" replied the false king
II am incapable of that. Behold me at you
feet, and hear me swear eternal allegiance
to your charms" - ~
Rise, sirew said the baroness, YER
much initiated. 'We may be seen or over
heard"
Long have 1 thought" continued tn
false king, "that beauty such as your
should grace throne"
"A throne!" echoed the ba. oness.
But you are right, he continued, hur
riedly: "this is no time or place for con
fidence like ours. Hark! the clock is strik
ing twelve. Will you trust to my honor
and meet me at this hour tomorrow
night?" ua
where, sire?" Is
I'm the Chinese pavilion in the garden
of the palace. The wicket of the poster
gate that leads to the door of the pavilion
shall be left open for YOU"
The baroness gave him her hand.
Tomorrow night at twelve!" said she
and glided from the room.
"Oh, woman! woman! woman!" said Ern
est, when alone-"false as fair! Is it TO
this We rank you with the angelse Blu
trsmble, faithless one-your punishment
shall be as bitter as the agony suffer-"
And he followed the baroness into thu
dancing saloon. He had no sooner left
the room than masked figure stole fortl
from beneath mass of crimson drapery
"The Chinese pavilion Tomorrow night
at twelve!" said the stranger. "Bravo
bravo! Captain Won Stenberg!'
And he. too, vanished.
| A few minutes before IL o'clock on the
following night, Captain Won Stelnberg
wearing his wax mask. unlocked and en-
tered the Chinese pavilion in the royal
garden. The inside shutters were closed
SO that he ventured to produce match,
and hight taper, taking care to r lace shade
over it, so that the room should be very
dimly lighted. After completing arrange
ments, he glanced around, and started on
seeing the figure of a man near the table.
The stranger was dressed in the uniform of
an aid de- camp, and wore mask upon
| his face.
who are your" demanded Ernest, ad-
vancing to the intruder.
| lou nave dullClptleu u NueS-
ton" replied the mask.
But have a right to know" said
Esrnest.
so have l." was the quiet answer.
"Sir," raid Ernest, placing his hand on
the hilt of his saber, Il wear sword"
$50 do l." replied the mask; but I re.
serve it for the enemies of my country"
"Who are you? 1 implore you to tel
me-" said Ernest.
"Ah, now you speak in a different man.
ner. l, sir, am Captain Won Steinburg, a
your service, aid de- camp to His Majcst,
King Louis of Bavaria.
| THE deuce yon are?" thought Ernest.
But, confidence for confidence" said tn,
impostor. Now you must tell me who 20,
are, and by what right 1 find you in thu
royal pavilion at this hour"
by the very best in the world" replied
Ernest, boldly. Il, sir, am King Louis O
Bavaria" and he lifted his outward mask
displaying the features of the king.
Pardon me, sire," said the stranger
falling on his knees: ''but making m,
rounds in the garden. found the poster
gate unlocked, and fearing treachery t.
your royal person, deemed it my duty t.
keep watch in the pavilion, of which, a
your majesty is aware, have a duplicat
key"
"Zounds, man! you haven't locked tn
postern, have You?" asked the pretende,
king.
No, sire; it remains as found it.
"Then, my good fellow, there is no harm
DONE" said Ernst. "And I'll tell you
secret; Iexpect lady here every instant
who has accorded me private interview
The best service you can render me-is t.
leave me to myself"
"A hint from your royal lips is a com
mand," said the pretended Ernest. "Tha
your majesty's suit may prosper is tn
warmest wish of your devoted subject"
The stranger vanished.
Before Ernest had an opportunity to fran
any hypothesis with regard to this mysteri
GUS being, the door opened cautiously ant
admitted the baroness. She threw hersel
at once at the feet of Ernest.
"Rise, lady" said the pretended monarch
81 would rather be at your feet-rise!"
Not" said the baroness, 'till your ma
jesty pledges your royal word to pardon MI
in advance for whatever I may confess"
81 freely pledge you that" aaid Ernest
aiding the lady to rise.
"Know then" said the baroness, "that
am an ungrateful woman. Your maiest,
distinguished me last night, and helt
out hopes so brilliant that sub
ject might well be dazzled by your promise
I was dazzled, and heard you with pleas
ure. But it was only momentary weak
ness. In the delirium of the dance YOU tolt
me that you loved me-my consent to mee
you here seemed a confession of reciprocal
affection; but, in truth. my heart is given tt
another. love-I love with all the fervo
of my being-not monarch but subject.
"A rival" said the pretended king, sternly
His name?"
Promise that you will not harm him
SIRE"
II make no promise in such q case q
this" ...3
'Then shall keep my secret" said tn
baroness, firmly.
'And you will love this man-even
I command you to tear his im"ge frol,
your hearth
Il love him and him only" said the bar
oness. I'm good report and evil report
in sorrow and sickness-in shame and hon
or. Truly pledged him my hand-m
heart went with it. am his forever"
"And he is thine, dear Anna!" said En-
nest, tearing off his disguise. "Will 70,
forgive the trial have subjected you to?
will you you forgive the weakness of
moment that made me listen to tempta
tion?"
Freely and fully" said Ernest. folding
the baroness in his arms. 'And now, whel
shall we be marricd?"
"To-night!" said voice behind them
And there stood the king of Bavaria. blu
still in the uniform of an aid de-c camp il
which he had entered the pavilion tina
evening and first encountered Ernest. II,
it was who had overheard the appointment
at the masquerade. "J--night," he re
peated, smiling on his aston
ished auditors. The chapel i
lighted up-the priests are in waiting-th
wedding guests are there, and the weddin
feast prepared. Louis of Bavaria awaits t
conduct you to the altar, and to give ava
the bride. And may the pleasures of thi
carnival be but the precursors of a life o
joyr"
The delight of the lovers-the JOY @
Lisette-the surprise and pleasure of al
their family, must be left to the imagina
ton.
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| One of tho lumbar doo1oro in fh;o ,to T.