The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-06-24

outward decorum which is the moral
ity of princes.
There were few crimes which had
not been laid to the charge of this
degenerate scion of the house of Or
ange, who appeared to take a delight
in outraging public opinion. The worst
things which were said about him II
would be impossible for me to repeat.
and firmly believe they were I'M
founded but enough was known or
suspected to make his friendship con
sidered a doubtful honor; and. in
short, but for his exalted rank. the
doors of society would have been long
ago shut in his face.
Such was this miserable being, on
whom. nevertheless. the eyes of Euro
pean statesmen had long been anxious
ly fixed. and whose life. by strange
turn of events. had become of the
greatest value to France. If you
will cast your eye over the map of
Europe YOU will perceive. nesting
between the frontiers of France. Ger
many and Belgium, the little state of
p.
speak. Luxembourg was united to the
Dutch kingdom by similar tie to that
which formerly connected Hanover
with Great Britain; that is to say.
William HI Of the Netherlands was
also Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
AS in your case however, the laws
regulating the succession were differ
ent in the two countries In Holland the
crown was capable of being inherited
by a female i'll TIE absence OF direct
male heirs. whereas in Luxembourg
the Sale constitution prevailed under
which no female can ever inherit Con
sequentIy when William III died with
cut leaving Il son. the Grand Duchy
was separated from the Netherlands,
Just as Hanover became separated
from your country on the accession
of Queen Victoria. King William left
4 daughter Who inherited the Dutch
crown. while Luxembourg passed
to the house of Nassau But At this
time there was prospect Of the union
of the two territories being maintained
in the person OF the young prince who
had SO strangely come beneath my
roof. France was Interested in this
question. because il Was feared that
If Luxembourg passed from under the
sway of a Dutch monarch, it would
fall into the system of The German
Empire. to which It had formerly be
louEed. and thus increase The power
of our relentless enemies The Ger
man government on its side earnestly
desired this event which has since
come to pass You VIII now compre-
bend what important interest cen
tered in the life of Prince Citron.
this disreputable walf OF the boule-
wards.
You will acQuit me, feel certain,
Of any intention to proit by the aeei-
dent which had caused me to become
the protector of the prince SO little
did expect that l was about to be
come the possessor OF secret SUM-
cient to have lighted the flames Of
war, that | was merely waiting till
my guest had sufficiently recovered TO
offer him my escort TO his own resi-
dence
The first sign I had that he was
coming to himself was finding his eyes
obstinately fixed upon me in a long
gaze Ne sooner did he perceive that
his look was returned. however, than
a deep flush suifused his face, he
threw up his hands with that pathetic
gesture | had observed when first
came upon him. and uttered sorrow
full groan.
Il sprang to my feet and approached
him.
I fear your Royal Highness Is I'M
we'll. | said exaggeratiug the defer
cnce of my manner in order 10 soothe
his selfrespect. so cruelty wounded by
the events OF the night II there Is
anything which it is in my power TO
do. respectfully request that you
will honor me with your commands.
WHO are you he asked. with re-
serve.
4 explained to him. dwelling on
my connection with the Quai Orsay,
in order to inspire him with conf
dence. | went on to add:
Accident caused me to come up
at the moment that your Royal High
ness was overcome by illness on the
boulevard. and | took the liberty of
bringing you to my apartment 10 re
cover as | had not the honor to know
your address.
He sat up on the couch, and thrust
his disordered hair back from his
forehead, while he retorted morosely:
IL was not i'll; 1 was-well, hardly
myself. You found me lying on the
steps of the church. surrounded by
| those horrible women
And he groaned afresh at the reeol-
| lection.
1T is not for me to contradict your
| Highness, | responded mildly; but
should there ever be question raised
as to this affair-which | do not anti
cipate-I shall adhere to my opinion
| all the same.
LAS | said this observed q milder
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