New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-17

as il was doing now; ana ere ne went 70
which was at no early hour, he had decided that.
without making declaration, he would endeaVor
to discover next morning what manner OF sul,or
the Duke OF Macedon would think worthy oil his
peerless child so
IL .a'r
Next morning at the hour appointed Mr.. BROOKE
returned to the hotel and kindly received Dy
his host and his lovely daughter. After a. repast
the character of which seemed fitted for the rhheo
beings for whom il was prepared, Mr.. Brooke &C
companied father and daughter to the room IN
which he had been on the previous day. Now tnao
he was in the presence of his enchantress, MT
Brooke felt that he would be powerlcss to carry
out the resolution which he had formed Of seeking
TO learn the views which the Duke entertained
regarding his daughters future. To act so pre-
maturely would he thought, be almost desecra-
tion of her divinity But it was almost certain
That friendship formed so favorably and pro-
crossing so auspiciously would continue: anF when
he was invited to their ancient home then among
interrupted by the Duke who had also been pom
dcring Medea had taken up volume OF len
nyson her father had already explained TINT al
though his daughter could not speak Engnsh she
could read il duently.
There is a small favor wish to ask OF you,
said the Duke, addressing Mr.. Brooke, but before
state il must give you few particulars regard
ing the history of my family" His daughter rose
as if she were about TO leave the room. Stay,
Medea" said her father | wish that you too,
should hear what l have to say So the girl sat
down again. in an attitude OF attention, hXlng upon
her fathers face look Of flial regard Then the
Duke continued: My family was ancient before
some OF the proudest dynasties of Europe had their
origin. | can trace my lineage back; through the
period of my countrys greatness, TILL it is lost IN
the dim twilight of fable The only language
which my daughter can speak is the language
spoken by her ancestors when 1t brcathed from inc
harp of Sappho and swelled in the thunder OF
Demosthcncs." Such declaration might Well
explain the fire which, contrary TO their wont, APP
peared in the old mans eyes.
but do not think" he proceeded, that possess
do far
rich man: and rank without wealth IS, in my
opinion, contemplate. OF the two when divorced,
| think money the preferable: and especially l0r
nv daughters sake | would, were 1t possible
freely barter the qualification which l have for
that which Lack So Mr.. Brooke, without any
effort on his own Part. had learned the Duke $
sentiments upon the matter which he had SO muc1
at heart He had Redeemed like schOolboy, and
his eyes plainly bcamed with satisfaction: Inc
Duke had paused, and was apparently awaiting
reply so Mr. Brooke said-and, ALMOST uncoh-
sciously he had looked round at the luxurious
apartment ere he spoke Wealth is, oil course
a comparative term for what would be opulence
to man OF moderate views might De povefiS e 10 a
noble of high rank" :" shall not conceal from
YOU the extent of my means. and although as you
may infer, am neither destitute nor in any way
dependent, my entire capital would not eq9di We
annual income Of a poor English noblcman.' Mr.
Brooke heard this statement with unmlNed s'tiS-
faction and could not help thinking that IL was
rather mean of him to feel pleasure for such a
cause.
i
in order to invest the money possess ana before
leaving my country l realized all the property
had for this purpose. You will, doubtless, con-
lecture that had a special object III view ouch
is the case, and if my venture prospers, shal no
longer be poor man though may not become
wealthy in the English occupation oil the word
| shall now lay before you my plan, as am coh-
ident that il is safe in your keeping ana that you
will not divulge it Mr.. Brooke was about 70
make some protestatiOn OF his good faith Dut inc
Duke raised his hand TO signify That TINS was uii-
ndnH
tions it was tradition in my family that, II ever
IL time of need should arise, our fortunes Would DC
restored by the riches which were contained IN d
small territory which we owned IN Ihrygia' lhere
were known TO exist here certain old gold mines,
which had remained unworked probably from the
time of the ancient Persian monarchy, but when
were thought still contain large aurlfer0uS de-
posts. None of my ancestors, however seem TO
have had the energy to reopen the old WORKINGS;
or perhaps fortunately for themselves, tley never
experienced the need of doing So My 1athcr' now
ever who at one period Of his life was much III
want Of money, instead Of seeking 10 test me
accuracy of this tradition Of our house, actually
sold the territory where the old mines were STU
ated Since my fathers death, nave oltch re,
solved to obtain again possession OF TINS land ana
recently chiefly for my daughters sake, decided
to take active steps in the matter but as loun II!
that all | had in the world would be needed TO
purchase the ground, which in other respects would
have proved but poor investment, dftcrihhed
that ere | concluded the bargain should per-
sonally investigate the value of the old workings
After some trouble made the discovery That our
family tradition had fallen far short of the
truth. and that the mines stn conIalI1cu
untold wealth. l conducted nv researches
with as much secrecy as possible; but
either through the treachery Of a servant or IN
some way unknown to me, the result OF my eXalnl-
nation leaked out. and before could Obtain
ross asson of the land it was bought by an EnSlSh
capitalist, who in turn, disposed OF 1t at an
enormous profit to Jointstock company, when .nli
of this company are at the present time endeavor-
ing TO place their shares in the London marKey'
But Providence does not seem yet TO nave aito-
gether deserted the fortunes of nv house; because
the English public, owing TO the distance OF the
mines and the meagre nature Of the information
regarding them, are shy OF buying the shares
which have in consequence fallen to very low
price | have resolved to avail myself OF the
opportunity, and so secure at least a portion
Of the wealth which rightlully ought to nave ocen
mine"
Arart from other considerations, the pathos
in the old mans voice and the nature of his mar
rative had completely enlisted Mr., BrookeS sym
pathy; Sc in answer to the question: VIII you
aid me by investing my money for me :" he gave
a ready assent. On hearing this reply, the Duke
went to a small safe which stood in corner OF
the ROOM where, as it was Enclosed in case OF
mahogany and was covered by piece OF fancy
work its true nature could not be dlscerned by
a ca ,,ial observer Unlocking this, the Dn Ike took
out roll of Bank of England notes, which to
Mr. Broollc's surprise he placed IN his hands.
bidding him count them. Mr.. Brooke found that
there were a hundred of them, and that each was
of tho value OF one hundred pounds
Quit correct replied the Duke. when Mr..
Brooke made this statement You hold il. your
hands ali III; money ! possess; and in order to
procure it l have disposed of all my salable prop
crty. But, if fortune favors me-. Shall still be
a rich man for the money you hold in your hands
may be increased tcn-aye fifty fold If you will
but consent to render me slight favor, my pros
pcrty is assured beyond the possibility OF doubt.
=" You can certainly reckon my assistance"
" You will thus place me under the deepest obi-
cations. Bnt not fear that L am about to
put any severe test upon your friendship or
generosity as the only favor / shall ask Of you
is, after all, a small one: but the results will be
great and it is by these that shall measure your
kindness Retain the money, please ! do not
wish YOU TO return it, The service | wish you to
perform for me is to take that money into the
city, and give your broker the order TO buy ten
thousand phryeian gOld-mine shares. They are
ive-pound shares, but, as the public are keeping