The Worthington advance., 1881-09-08

beauty" ..~....--s.--
All, sire!" replied the::belle of Munich.
you are sporting with the sensibilides Of
q weak woman"
mo. by heaven!" replied the false king.
II am incapable of that. Behold me at youi
feet, and hear me swear eternal allegiance
to your charms"
"Rise, sire!" said the baroness, very
much irritated. 1--WE may be seen or over
heard"
Long have I thought" continued the
false king, "that beauty such as yours
should grace throne"
"A throne!" echoed the baoness.
but you are right, he continued, hur-
riedly: "this is no time or place for con-
fidence like ours. Harx! the clock is strik
ing twelve. Viii; you trust to my honor,
and meet me at this hour Tomorrow
night?"
"Where, sire?"
I'm the Chinese pavilion in the garden
of the palace. The wicket Of the postern
gate that leads to the door of the pavilion
shall be hft open for you"
The baroness gave him her hand.
| 1O"MOI1OW ulkut ~ tWCASC. o>S4O oucs
and glided from the room.
"Oh, woman! woman! woman!" said En-
est, when alone-"false as fair! Is it for
this We rank you with tho angelsr But
tremble, faithless one-your punishment
shall be as bitter as the agony suffer"
And he followed the baroness into the
dancing saloon. He had no sooner left
the room than a masked figure stole forth
from beneath mass of crimson drapery.
"The Chinese pavilion to- morrow night
at twelve!" said the stranger. Bravo!
! bravo! Captain Won Steinberg"
And he, too, vanished.
A few minutes before II 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 no vrntured to produce match,
| and light taper, taking care to llace shade
over it, so that the room should be very
dimly lighted. After completing arrnge-
| mehts, he glanced around, and started on
| seeing the figure of a nlan near the table.
The stranger was dressed in the uniform of
! an aid de camp, and wore q mask upon
his face.
who are you?" demanded Ernest, ad-
yancing to the intruder.
You have anticipated similar cues
ton" repliedthe mask.
! But have right to know" said
Esrnest.
$50 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? I implore YOU to tell
'me," said Ernest.
"Ah, now you speak in a different man.
ner. 1. sir. am Captain Won Steinburg, al
your service, aid-de- camp to His Maj jcsty
King Louis Of Bavaria"
"The deuce you are?" thought Ernest.
But, confidence for confidence" said the
impostor. "Now you must tell me who you
are, and BY what right I find you in the
royal pavilion at this hour"
by the very best in the world" repliac
Ernest, boldly. Il, sir, an King Louis Of
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 posterl
gate unlocked, and fearing treachery Il
your royal person, deemed it my duty t,
keep watch in the pavilion, of which, q.
your majesty is aware, have duplicate
key" ,.. !,
postern, have your" asked the pretended
king.
mo, sire; it remains as 1 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 IN opportunity to fram,
any hypothesis with regard to this mysteri
ous being, the door opened cautiously ant
admitted the baroness. She threw hersel
at once Mt the feet of Ernest.
"Rise, lady!" said'th pretended monarch
II would rather be at your feet-rise!'
''Not," said the baroness, "till your ma
jesty pledges your royal word to pardon M,
in advance for whatever I may confess"
II freely pledge You that" aaid Ernest
aiding the lady to rise.
''Know then," said the baroness, "that
am an ungrateful woman. Your majest,
distinguished me last night, and hell
out hopes so brilliant that sub
ject might we'll be dazz!ed by your promise
I was dazz'ed, and heard You with pleas
ure. But it was only momentary weak
ness. Iu the delirium of the dance you toll
me that you loved me--my consent to meet
you here seemed q confession Of reciprocal
affection; but, in truth. my heart is given t,
another. love-I love with all the fervo
of my being-not monarch but subject.
"A rlval" said the pretended king, ,sternly
His name?"
promise that you will not harm him
SIRE"
II make no promise in such y case Al
this"
Then shall keep my secret" said tn,
baroness, firmly.
"Ana you will love this man-even j
l 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 I pledged him my hand-m,
heart went with it. am his forever"
And he is thine, dear Anna!" said Er
nest, tearing off his disguise. "Will yo,
forgive the trial 1 have subjected you to?'
Twill you you forgive the weakness of
moment that made me listen to tempt.
tion?"
Freely and fully" said Ernest. foldin.
the baroness in his arms. "And now, whet
shall we be marricd?"
"To-night!" said voice behind them
And there stood the king of Bavaria, bu
still in tho uniform of an aid de- camp il
which he had entered the pavilion thai
evening and first encountered Ernest. He
it was who had overheard the appointment
at the masquerade. "J~-night," he re.
peated, smiling on his aston.
ished auditors. The chapel is
lighted up-the priests are in waiting-the
wedding guests are there, and the wedding
feast prepared. Louis of Bavaria awaits te
conduct you to the altar, and to give away
the bride. And may the pleasures of thif
carnival be but the precursors of life ol
joy"
The delight of the lovers JOY o1
Lisett e-the surprise and pleasure of al
their family, must be left to the imagina.
ton.
Whit An Albany Man Said.
One of the lumber dealers in this sta