The Cairo bulletin., 1904-10-15

where the latter resided.
Hd&S21Av They spoke much togeth-
RHt SCI W and the clergyman
was more than once af-
fectcd to tears by the mingled severity
and tenderness Of Florizel's reproaches,
II have made ruin of my lifc,' he
said at last Help me; tell me what
am to do. have, alas, neither the yir-
tues of priest nor the dextcrity of
rogue"
Now that you are BUNDLED" said
the prince, Il command no longer. The
rcpentant have to do with God and not
with princes. But if you will let me
advise you. 90 to Australia as a colo.
mist, seek mental labor in the open mir
and try to forget that you have ever
been n clergyman or that you ever set
eyes on that accursed stone"
"Accursed indeed, replied Mr. ROLES,
"Wherc Is il now? What further hurt
is it working for mankiEdT
1T WIN do no more evil" returned
the prince. 1T Is here in my pocket.
And this he added kindly, will show
that | place some faith In your peni-
tence, young as 1t is"
suffer me to touch your hand
pleaded Mr.. ROLES
No replied Prince Florizel, mot
yet"
The tone In which he uttered these
last words was eloquent in the ears or
the young clergyman. and for some
minutes after the prince had turned
away he stood on the threshold follow
ing with his eyes the retrcating figure
and invoking the blessing of heaven
upon a man so excellent in counsel
For several hours the prince walked
alone in uufrequented streets, His
mind was full of concern. What to do
with the diamond whether to return II
to its owner, whom he judged unwor-
nv Of this rare possession, or to take
some sweeping and courageous meas
ure and put II out of the reach OF al
mankind at once and forever was
problem too grave to be decided In
moment. The manner in which II hao
come into his hands appeared mani
fcstlv providential. Snd rs he took out
the Jewel and leoaed ut 1t under th2
street lamp It's size and surprising bril-
lancy inclined him more ana more TO
think of 1t MS of an unmxed ana dan
gerous evil for the world,
rGod help me-" he thought III !
look nj it much oftener. | shall pesin
TO grow covetous myself
a. srff1 a
mind. he turned his steps toward the
email but elegant mansion on the nv
prside which had belonged for centu-
RIGS TO his royal family. The arms OF
Bohemia are deeply grayed over the
door and upon the tall chimncys, pas
sengers have a look into green court
set with the most costly flowers. ana a
stork. the only one in Paris, perches on
the gable all day long and keeps a
crowd before the. house. Grave SerV-
ants are seen passing to and FRO WIN
in. and from time TO time the great
gate is thrown open and carriage
rolls below the arch. For many rea'
sons this residence was especially dear
10 the heart of Prince Florizel. He
never drew near TO II without enjoying
that sentiment of homecoming sn rare
In the lives Of the great and on the
present evening he beheld its tail roof
aud mildly Illuminated windows with
unfeigncd relief and satisfaction.
As he was approaching the postern
door nv which he always eptersl when
alone man stepped forth from lh'
shadow and presented himself, with az
obelsauce. in the prince's path
81 have the honor of addressing
Prince FIorizel Of Bohemar' saistshe.
"such Is my title" replied the prince
"What do you want with meg
81 am" nid the man. "A detective
ard have TO present your hizhnes'
with this billet from the project OF pc
lice"
The prince took the letter ant
glanced it through 10y the light OF TN
street lamp. 1t was highly apologize
hut requested him to follow the bcare
TO the prefecture without delay.
I'm short" said F1orizel. Il am ar
rested"
"Your highness." replied the oflcef
nothing. i am certain. could lie fur
thor from the intention Of the prefeet
You viii observe that he has not grant
ed warrant. II is mere Formally. 0
cell 1t. IL you prefer, an obligation tina
your highness lays on the auihori
ties"
AT the same time" asked the prince
IF were TO refuse TO follow yonf
Il will not conceal from your mgl
ness that considerable discretion ha
been granted me-" replied the dete'
tive. with bow.
"Upon my word" cried Fl0rize
"your efTrontery astounds me You
self rs an agent ] Inust pardon. bu
your Supporters shall dearly smart fe
their misconduct What. have YOU ~