Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-04-17


sGiiiii where the. latter resided.
49, They spoke much togeth.
IS ~ er. and the Clergyman
. 6 IS was more than once az
efected to tears by the mingled severity
and tenderness Of Florizel's reproaches.
IT have made ruin of my LIE" he
said at last. "Help me; tell me what I
am to do. I have, alas, neither the vir-
tues of a priest nor the dexterity Of a
rogue"
"Now that you are humbled," said
the prince, Il command no longer. The
repentant have to do with God and not
with princes. But if you will let me
advise you. go to Australia as a colo
mist, seek mental labor in the open air
and try to forget that you have ever
been a clergyman or that you ever set
eyes on that accused stone"
"Accursed indeed replied Mr.. ROLES.
Where is it now? What further hurt
is 1t working for mankiEd?'
1T will do no more evil" returned
the prince. 1T is here in my pocket.
And this he added kindly, will show
that l place some faith in your peni-
tence, young as it isl
Sufter me to touch your hand"
pleaded Mr.. ROLES.
"No,' replied Prince Florizel, mot
YETI
The tone in which he uttered these
last words was eloquent in the ears of
the young clergyman, and for some
minutes after the prince had turned
away he stood on the threshold follow
Ing With his eyes the retreating figure
and invoking the blessing of heaven
upon man so excellent in counsel.
For several hours the prince walked
alone in unfrequented streets. His
mind was full Of concern. What to do
with the d1amond-whether to return It
to It's owner. whom he judged unwor-
thy Of this rare possession, or to take
some sweeping and courageous meas
lslre and put it out of the reach of all
mankind at once and forever-was Il
sproblem too grave to be decided in A
moment. The manner in which it had
come into his hands appeared mani,
testify providential, and as he took out
the jewel and looked at it under the
street lamp it's size and surprising bril-
:liancy inclined him more and more to
think of it as Of an unmixed and dan
~gerous evil for the world.
God help me!' he thought. IF I
dock at it much oftener, I shall begin
to grow covetous myself"
t. At last, though still uncertain in his
mind, he turned his steps toward the
small but elegant mansion on the riv~
erside which had belonged for centu-
ries to his royal family. The arms of
Bohemia are deeply %ravel over the
door and upon the tall chimncys pas.
sengers have Il look into Il green court
set with the most costly flowers and Il
stOrk, the only one in Paris perchcs OH
the gable all day long and keeps Il
crowd before the house Grave rv-
ants are seen passing to and ~ with.
in, and from time to tim" IL: '.'''''';
gate is thrown open and y c!r:ia""
rolls below the arch FIR 49,, *:
sons this residence was es..I,;'.".''. -. =
to the heart of Primo; FIori*nl II:
never drew near to it without enjoying
that sentiment Of homecoming 80 rare
in the lives Of the great, and on the
present evening he beheld it's tall roof
and mildly Illuminated windows with
unfeigned relief and satisfaction.
AS he was approaching the postern
door by which he always entered when
alone a man stepped forth from the
shadow and presented himself. with an
obeisance. in the princes path
II have the honor OF addressing
Prince Florizel Of Bohemia ?" said he.
"Such is my title" replied the prince
"What do you want with me?''
II am" said the man, "a detective,
and l have to present your highness
with this billet from the project of po-
lice" ,.-
The prince took the letter and
glanced it through by the light of the
street lamp. 1t was highly apologetic,
but requested him to follow the bearer
to the prefecture without delay. 80.
I'm Short" said Florizel. 81 am ar.
rested'' e-
"Your highness." replied the officer
nothing, I am certain. could be fur.
Their from the intention of the project
You will observe that he has not grant
ed warrant. 1t is nerc formality. OF
call it, If you prefer an obligation that
your highness lays on the. authori
ties.'' ..~ d. = ,....--s.
81, AT the same time asked the prince
III were to refuse to follow you?
&, Il, will not conceal from Your high
-rEE - :
" been granted me- replied the detqc
tive, with a n 1t3 III s9s s i,
upon. my word, g cried Florizel
your ;ehtrontery astounds me. Your
self. IN AN aRe1n,tt VI must pardon. bn1