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  1      I,       I(1)|                                     Count de Provence, afterward Louis
  2     II,       I   |         Nameless Castle for the mad count?"~ ~The surveyor, who was
  3     II,      II   |          call him anything but 'the count.'"~ ~"Surely he receives
  4     II,      II   |         your ladyship. The nameless count and a lady drive out every
  5     II,      II   |             goes to the castle, the count alone receives the visitor;
  6     II,      II   |           declaration, the nameless count is the chief of a band of
  7     II,      II   |        quite a peculiar manner. The count - we will call him so, although
  8     II,      II   |      announce himself as such - the count sends me every morning his
  9     II,      II   |         correspondence began by the count asking a trifling favor
 10     II,      II   |           in the mire. The nameless count discovered with his telescope
 11     II,     III   |            without heels.~ ~"Is the count at home?" inquired the vice-palatine.~ ~"
 12     II,     III   |        official visit."~ ~"The Herr Count is already informed of the
 13     II,     III   |          the furniture.~ ~"The Herr Count awaits your lordship in
 14     II,     III   |        beginning in Latin, when the count interposed:~ ~"I speak Hungarian."~ ~"
 15     II,     III   |             quietly interrupted the count, "of knowing that you are
 16     II,     III   |           know that also," said the count. "The Fertőszeg estate has
 17     II,     III   |              frigidly responded the count. "If the baroness thinks
 18     II,     III   |            very much," returned the count, but without offering to
 19     II,     III   |       anecdote to me," observed the count, without a smile.~ ~"I introduce
 20     II,     III   |             able to decipher on the count's letters?~ ~The count gazed
 21     II,     III   |          the count's letters?~ ~The count gazed fixedly for several
 22     II,     III   |      replied quietly:~ ~"My name is Count Ludwig Vavel de Versay -
 23     II,     III   |                At this question the count at last removed his hands
 24     II,     III   |           insult.~ ~At last, as the count did not return, there was
 25     II,     III   |             to be renewed, else the count would have to vacate the
 26     II,     III   |      expended in fitting it up. The count had transformed the old
 27     II,     III   |      pistols to shoot some one. The count challenges to a duel every
 28     II,     III   |            lunatic asylum. The Herr Count may see to it then how he
 29     II,     III   |          the groom's apartment, the count came toward him and said:~ ~"
 30     II,     III   |           enough?"~ ~"Quite!"~ ~The count nodded a farewell to the
 31    III,      II   |              let us hear it!"~ ~The count almost imperceptibly bent
 32    III,     III   |       little cove. One of these the count had spoken of to Marie;
 33    III,     III   |      backward.~ ~"Marie!" cried the count, greatly alarmed, seizing
 34    III,     III   |          What is it, Henry? Did the count send you?"~ ~"No, madame;
 35    III,     III   |             any of us gets sick the count knows what to do; but he
 36    III,     III   |            Why not?"~ ~"Because the count has declared that he will
 37    III,     III   |            me."~ ~"Holy Father! The count will kill me if I do that."~ ~"
 38    III,     III   |             do it you will kill the count."~ ~"That is true, too,
 39    III,      IV   |        sleeves of his coat. "Is the count with her?"~ ~"No; the groom
 40    III,      IV   |           Dr. Tromfszky. Pray, Herr Count, let me see your tongue."~ ~
 41    III,      IV   |          Instead of his tongue, the count exhibited a powerful fist.~ ~"
 42    III,      IV   |            Pray, pray be calm, Herr Count," soothingly responded the
 43    III,      IV   |           pulse; one, two - "~ ~The count snatched his wrist from
 44    III,      IV   |            I was told that the Herr Count was seriously ill."~ ~"Who
 45    III,      IV   |            so? Henry?" demanded the count, rising on one knee.~ ~Henry
 46    III,      IV   |         politely:~ ~"Allow me, Herr Count! Herr Henry did not come
 47    III,      IV   |     thickest of the mud.~ ~When the count seized Henry by the throat
 48    III,      IV   |       folios sent from Stuttgart to Count Ludwig, who seemed to find
 49    III,      IV   | communication by letter between the count and the erudite shepherd
 50    III,      IV   |             twofold effect upon the count. He became convinced that
 51    III,      IV   |          swimming maid. Second, the count could not help but reproach
 52     IV,       I   |                         CHAPTER I~ ~Count Vavel (thus he was addressed
 53     IV,       I   |             aristocratic circles.~ ~Count Vavel himself had been overwhelmed
 54     IV,       I   |          illness. During the winter Count Vavel frequently saw his
 55     IV,       I   |              On these occasions the count would admire the baroness'
 56     IV,       I   |             Christmas eve she, like Count Vavel, arranged a Christmas
 57     IV,       I   |           hands.~ ~Every Sunday the count saw the lady from the manor
 58     IV,       I   |          side of the road. This the count did not approve. He, too,
 59     IV,       I   |            on his crutches, and the count, in driving past, would
 60     IV,       I   |       carriage drew near the cross, Count Vavel saw the old soldier,
 61     IV,       I   |            stood on two legs.~ ~The count stopped the carriage, and
 62     IV,       I   |            done this for me!"~ ~The count was dissatisfied with himself.
 63     IV,       I   |           soon offered. One day the count received from the reverend
 64     IV,       I   |          charitably inclined.~ ~The count promptly responded to this
 65     IV,       I   |           could not be ignored. The count, of course, would have to
 66     IV,       I   |          which they belonged.~ ~The count's polemic reply was not
 67     IV,       I   |          had been her opponent. The count one day would despatch a
 68     IV,       I   |             the other's debtor. The count's epistles were dictated
 69     IV,       I   |             on mild spring days the count very often saw her sitting
 70     IV,       I   |            late in the evening. The count, on his part, sent every
 71     IV,       I   |           hand, if a preceptor like Count Vavel took it upon himself
 72     IV,       I   |           as follows:~ ~One day the count was again the recipient
 73     IV,       I   |            letter ran thus:~ ~"HERR COUNT: I dare say you know that
 74     IV,       I   |         decision I leave to you."~ ~Count Vavel was forced to capitulate.
 75     IV,       I   |            for argument.~ ~And yet, Count Vavel could not help but
 76     IV,       I   |          did not altogether satisfy Count Vavel. Women, especially
 77     IV,       I   |           disappointment.~ ~And for Count Vavel mistrust was a duty;
 78     IV,       I   |             have suspected that the count and the mysterious man of
 79     IV,      II   |                        CHAPTER II~ ~Count Vavel had made his fair
 80     IV,      II   |          reason was satisfactory to Count Vavel.~ ~But a woman without
 81     IV,      II   |          curiosity!~ ~Meanwhile the count had learned something about
 82     IV,      II   |        necessary authority from the count he would be ready to proceed
 83     IV,      II   |             had talked about.~ ~The count replied that a renewal of
 84     IV,      II   |             satisfactorily, and the count had nothing further to do
 85     IV,      II   |          the Nameless Castle.~ ~The count at once had the plot of
 86     IV,      II   |            own a plot of ground."~ ~Count Vavel had expected to see
 87     IV,      II   |           and book dropped from the count's hands. The little maid'
 88     IV,      II   |            in the neighboring manor Count Vavel had spent more time
 89     IV,      II   |             his side - Marie.~ ~The count sprang to his feet, surprised
 90     IV,     III   |          dark room.~ ~This question Count Vavel was given an opportunity
 91     IV,     III   |         reveal very much.~ ~Of this Count Ludwig might rest satisfied.
 92     IV,     III   |         There remained now only the count and his fair neighbor to
 93     IV,     III   |             looked at the moon; the count looked at the lady.~ ~The
 94     IV,     III   |          reigned over everything.~ ~Count Vavel waited in his observatory
 95     IV,     III   |     appeared.~ ~Dark as it was, the count could distinguish that the
 96     IV,     III   |           shadow of the gate.~ ~The count hastened from his observatory.~ ~
 97     IV,     III   |          impatiently interposed the count.~ ~"That is true. Then I
 98     IV,     III   |         quarters," supplemented the count. "But don't stop here talking,
 99     IV,     III   |        distance from the castle did Count Vavel notice that some heavy
100     IV,     III   |       bloodletting instruments. The count did not take the road which
101     IV,     III   |           manors day and night. The count crossed the court, and as
102     IV,     III   |          dashed into the shrubbery. Count Vavel did not give chase
103     IV,     III   |           window into the garden.~ ~Count Ludwig hurried on toward
104     IV,     III   |              and conquered!~ ~"I am Count Vavel," he hastened to explain,
105     IV,     III   |          was quickly performed; the count took a knife from his pocket
106     IV,     III   |            Agreement?" repeated the count. "A pretty business, truly!"~ ~"
107     IV,     III   |         maid, who is also bound."~ ~Count Vavel went into the small
108     IV,     III   |           is not dead," replied the count, who was attentively scanning
109     IV,     III   |             evident distress.~ ~The count now recognized the woman'
110     IV,     III   |        constitutions," observed the count. "When such a one loses
111     IV,     III   |        observed Vavel.~ ~"You, Herr Count?"~ ~"Yes; I have studied
112     IV,     III   |            God!"~ ~The baroness and Count Vavel now returned to the
113     IV,     III   |    sorrowful conclusion," responded Count Ludwig, seriously.~ ~"Yes -
114     IV,     III   |              smilingly returned the count; "for if there had not been
115     IV,     III   |          lifting from the table the count's walking-stick, toward
116     IV,     III   |            most willingly," replied Count Vavel, who had not the least
117     IV,     III   |          stick.~ ~Involuntarily the count extended his hand to her.
118     IV,     III   |             be with you!"~ ~At home Count Vavel found Henry on guard
119     IV,     III   |             happen here?" asked the count. "Did Marie waken?"~ ~"No;
120     IV,     III   |         care; she will bite!"~ ~ ~ ~Count Vavel could not deny that
121     IV,     III   |         manor.~ ~This incident made Count Vavel believe that the woman
122     IV,     III   |         manor.~ ~From that time the count slept more frequently in
123     IV,     III   |      neighborhood.~ ~For an instant Count Vavel surveyed the stranger,
124     IV,     III   |                On hearing the name, Count Vavel sprang suddenly toward
125     IV,     III   |         nothing but bone and sinew. Count Vavel was an athletic man,
126     IV,     III   |      assailant, and said: "The Herr Count can see that I have no weapons;
127     IV,     III   |             an evil purpose."~ ~The count released his hold on the
128     IV,     III   |             I want to tell the Herr Count that it was not I who attempted
129     IV,     III   |           Satan Laczi; but the Herr Count, who has doubtless read
130     IV,     III   |             of mine would fit, Herr Count?" he asked, a certain melancholy
131     IV,     III   |           to-night because the Herr Count rescued my poor little lad
132     IV,     III   |            all this I owe you, Herr Count, and I am come to return
133     IV,     III   |           want to prove to the Herr Count that the robber - the true
134     IV,     III   |            It is said that the Herr Count guards a great treasure
135     IV,     III   |             t take it from the Herr Count, and if any one else took
136     IV,     III   |            as I did, while the Herr Count is looking at the stars
137     IV,     III   |      carefully guarded treasure."~ ~Count Vavel gave utterance to
138     IV,     III   |           Breathless with fear, the count sprang toward the alcove
139     IV,     III   |    spinning-wheel.~ ~For an instant Count Vavel's heart ceased beating.
140     IV,     III   |           key inside?" inquired the count.~ ~Satan Laczi showed him
141     IV,     III   |           is left in the lock, Herr Count. Only those doors can be
142     IV,     III   |            could be arranged," said Count Vavel.~ ~"I am acquainted
143     IV,     III   |           all in one person."~ ~The count shook his head wonderingly.
144     IV,     III   |             make doors for the Herr Count that can't be opened, and
145     IV,     III   |            say something else, Herr Count - no matter how secure your
146     IV,     III   |         purpose when I say the Herr Count must look after his treasure.
147     IV,     III   |        thank you."~ ~"Does the Herr Count still believe that it was
148     IV,     III   |            Not yet," interposed the count, stepping to a cupboard,
149     IV,     III   |        masterpiece to-day; the Herr Count will find it out soon enough!
150     IV,     III   |          drink to your welfare Herr Count, for my good wishes don'
151     IV,     III   |          for much in heaven!"~ ~The count seated himself at the table,
152     IV,     III   |            some trade," pursued the count. "I will gladly assist you
153     IV,     III   |           for the good advice, Herr Count, but it is too late. I know
154     IV,     III   |             sent about my business. Count Jharose gave me a job once;
155     IV,     III   |         work. I had to exercise the count's two tame bears - promenade
156     IV,     III   |          laugh and shout: 'There go Count Jharose's three tame bears.'
157     IV,     III   |            I was dismissed from the count's service. The poor women
158     IV,     III   |            I am obliged to the Herr Count for his good wishes and
159     IV,     III   |             shoot with them."~ ~The count rose, and hastened to convince
160     IV,      IV   |    following day, Henry entered the count's study to announce that
161     IV,      IV   |          Henry should tell the Herr Count that Master Matyas had arrived.~ ~"
162     IV,      IV   |            come here," answered the count. "Show him up."~ ~The appearance
163     IV,      IV   |            Master Matyas," said the count.~ ~"Yes - yes. If only I
164     IV,      IV   |        Matyas," smilingly responded Count Vavel. "Facts cannot be
165     IV,      IV   |            garden; consequently the count was at liberty to conduct
166     IV,      IV   |             attentively to what the count said, and took the necessary
167     IV,      IV   |            Master Matyas," assented Count Vavel; "but I should like
168     IV,      IV   |              ll tell you what, Herr Count; if I succeed in doing what
169     IV,      IV   |           that!" again assented the count. "What I want, however,
170     IV,      IV   |          however, explaining to the count a drawing of the cannon
171     IV,      IV   |             Boom! Heads off!"~ ~The count was perfectly satisfied
172     IV,      IV   |   ever-victorious Corsican.~ ~"Herr Count," one day observed Henry,
173     IV,      IV   |          crazy as he is!"~ ~And the count replied:~ ~"You are crazy
174     IV,      IV   |             the task was completed. Count Vavel was satisfied with
175     IV,      IV   |         Marie's sixteenth birthday. Count Vavel had come to her apartments,
176     IV,      IV   |          to-day.~ ~After dinner the count, on some pretence, detained
177     IV,      IV   |             year, Marie?" asked the count, adopting, as usual on this
178     IV,      IV   |         glad when I waken again."~ ~Count Vavel gently took the young
179     IV,      IV   |           in your prison," returned Count Vavel. "No one can lift
180     IV,      IV   |      wonderful mechanism," said the count, after Marie had rolled
181     IV,      IV   |           the springs in the floor, Count Ludwig's footsteps were
182      V,       I   |         from robbers was concerned, Count Vavel might now rest content.
183      V,       I   |             still threatened her.~ ~Count Vavel was seriously concerned
184      V,       I   |           propitious chance came to Count Vavel's aid in his perplexity.~ ~
185      V,       I   |        verified this supposition.~ ~Count Vavel might now feel perfectly
186      V,       I   |         Nameless Castle and despoil Count Vavel of something which
187      V,       I   |      restored to him - his heart!~ ~Count Ludwig did not trouble himself
188      V,       I   |          was told by the groom that Count Vavel was not at home. He
189      V,       I   |              Colonel of Cavalry."~ ~Count Vavel tried to remember
190      V,       I   |      returned. From his observatory Count Vavel informed himself at
191      V,       I   |           disappointment - the Herr Count was not at home to visitors;
192      V,       I   |        returning to the manor, that Count Vavel had left a card for
193      V,       I   |            the colonel. How had the count managed to reach the manor
194      V,       I   |       informed the visitor that the count had gone to bed.~ ~"Is he
195      V,       I   |          Henry a card.~ ~This visit Count Vavel returned the next
196      V,       I   |          Colonel at home?" inquired Count Vavel.~ ~"Yes, your lordship;
197      V,       I   |         until three o'clock?"~ ~The count turned over a corner of
198      V,       I   |           in which all look part.~ ~Count Vavel, in his tower, was
199      V,      II   |             day late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his
200      V,      II   |           live through it," was the count's mental comment on the
201      V,      II   |             sounds were familiar to Count Vavel. Even yet, when the
202      V,      II   |        troops removed one care from Count Ludwig's mind: the noise
203      V,      II   |          was a letter in it for the count. He recognized the hand
204      V,      II   |      neighbor at the manor.~ ~"HERR COUNT: As I have something of
205      V,      II   |           to come to the manor? The count was puzzled. And how was
206      V,      II   |         learned to write.~ ~At last Count Vavel bethought him of an
207      V,      II   |      curiosity began to torture the count. He could not wait indoors,
208      V,      II   |           costume.~ ~"It is I, Herr Count," she said in a low tone,
209      V,      II   |            hear the carriage," said Count Vavel.~ ~"I rowed across
210      V,      II   |               Danger?" repeated the count.~ ~"Yes; danger threatens
211      V,      II   |               indifferently replied Count Vavel.~ ~"You certainly
212      V,      II   |            amazement ejaculated the count. Then he laughed heartily.~ ~"
213      V,      II   |             yet, everybody believes Count Vavel to be Ange Barthelmy'
214      V,      II   |        asked the question," was the count's grim response.~ ~"I know
215      V,      II   |          give any one precedence to Count Vavel. A regular duel, however,
216      V,      II   |             a sword or a pistol!"~ ~Count Vavel was touched on the
217      V,      II   |              I am not jesting, Herr Count. While Colonel Barthelmy
218      V,      II   |       indebted to you," interrupted Count Vavel, with visible irony.~ ~"
219      V,      II   |          You owe me no thanks, Herr Count. When a woman tries to prevent
220      V,      II   |        words a deep flush crimsoned Count Vavel's face. "I should
221      V,      II   |             Mme. Ange Barthelmy."~ ~Count Vavel clenched his hands
222      V,      II   |                  Then he dies!" The count gave utterance to these
223      V,      II   |            rash act," responded the count.~ ~"I believe it; I have
224      V,      II   |       before you risk your life."~ ~Count Vavel started violently;
225      V,      II   |          pry into your secret, Herr Count; I am no spy - you must
226      V,      II   |            in desperation exclaimed Count Vavel. "I cannot hide in
227      V,      II   |             Let me advise you, Herr Count," with sudden resolution
228      V,      II   |        instead of your - friend."~ ~Count Vavel suddenly burst into
229      V,      II   |            him.~ ~"I am in earnest, Count Vavel. Now you will understand
230      V,      II   |           place in the carriage?"~ ~Count Vavel was astounded. The
231      V,      II   |             the Nameless Castle?"~ ~Count Vavel's face reddened to
232      V,      II   |            Without another word the count turned and strode toward
233      V,      II   |           two pistols," replied the count, flinging back his cloak
234      V,      II   |           cry of terror, and seized Count Vavel's hand.~ ~"No, no;
235      V,      II   |         pocket, and held it so that Count Vavel might read, without
236      V,      II   |           lady seen in company with Count Vavel is~ ~"B. KATHARINA
237      V,      II   |             In speechless amazement Count Vavel looked down at the
238      V,      II   |            name in the dust!"~ ~The count gazed long and earnestly
239      V,      II   |           so much for a man; and if Count Vavel guessed the name,
240      V,      II   |            go together."~ ~When the count assisted his veiled companion
241      V,      II   |             a singular feeling that Count Vavel looked at the woman
242      V,      II   |        their daily promenade.~ ~The count and his companion had gone
243      V,      II   |        which she was leaning.~ ~The count's expression of calm indifference
244      V,      II   |  self-confidence and pride.~ ~"Herr Count Vavel, I believe?" he began,
245      V,      II   |          Vicomte Leon Barthelmy."~ ~Count Vavel murmured something
246      V,      II   |             understand that he (the count) was very glad to learn
247      V,      II   |            Alexander's dragoons."~ ~Count Vavel again gave utterance
248      V,      II   |            very simple manner, Herr Count," responded the colonel. "
249      V,      II   |              but, to be brief, Herr Count, I owe it to my heart and
250      V,      II   |          Barthelmy," calmly replied Count Vavel, "I give you my word
251      V,      II   |            Your word of honor, Herr Count, would be entirely satisfactory
252      V,      II   |             Herr Colonel," returned Count Vavel, "but I shall be compelled
253      V,      II   |          wait a little longer, Herr Count," he said, his face darkening.~ ~"
254      V,      II   |             should I?" demanded the count.~ ~"To convince me that
255      V,      II   |       equally excited tone retorted Count Vavel; and for a brief instant
256      V,      II   |        humbly beg your pardon, Herr Count Vavel. This lady is not
257      V,      II   |      between their superior and the count, were gazing in a peculiar
258      V,      II   |           instant's hesitation came Count Vavel's reply:~ ~"The lady
259      V,      II   |            which were clasped about Count Vavel's arm. Then, with
260      V,      II   |           in his hand, he turned to Count Vavel, and added: "Are you
261      V,      II   |             what different emotions Count Vavel returned to the castle!
262      V,      II   |              they were the truth.~ ~Count Vavel stopped the carriage
263      V,     III   |                       CHAPTER III~ ~Count Vavel did not see Marie,
264      V,     III   |        comply with her request when Count Vavel, who had swiftly approached,
265      V,     III   |          some shrubbery.~ ~Then the count thrust the letter into his
266      V,     III   |            her into the castle. The count conducted his charge into
267      V,     III   |       kind-hearted neighbor."~ ~The count looked up in surprise.~ ~"
268      V,     III   |             speechless astonishment Count Vavel had listened to this
269      V,     III   |              fervently appended the count.~ ~But he did not give her
270      V,     III   |          give her the letter.~ ~ ~ ~Count Vavel now rarely ventured
271      V,     III   |        become an unsightly swamp.~ ~Count Vavel, knowing how Marie
272      V,     III   |        while to Herr Mercatoris the count sent a liberal sum of money
273      V,     III   |         short time."~ ~The next day Count Vavel sent his telescope
274      V,     III   |           world and its people, the count closed the tower windows.~ ~ ~ ~
275     VI,       I   |                   CHAPTER I~ ~Since Count Vavel had ceased to take
276     VI,       I   |          bruises.~ ~One morning the count waited in vain for Henry
277     VI,       I   |             their practice, and the count, becoming impatient, went
278     VI,       I   |            corridor was locked; the count, therefore, passed into
279     VI,       I   |           an underdone pasty.~ ~The count hastened through Lisette'
280     VI,       I   |              Henry!" ejaculated the count, in a tone of alarm; "my
281     VI,       I   |            troubles me - most, Herr Count. Who will - take my - place?
282     VI,       I   |           sorry for - myself - Herr Count; only for you two. I have
283     VI,       I   |              will be - angry - Herr Count, but - I cannot - cannot
284     VI,       I   |     oppresses me. Pray - pray, Herr Count, send for - a priest."~ ~"
285     VI,       I   |         your poor old servant, Herr Count. My soul feels - the torments
286     VI,       I   |               sternly responded the count.~ ~"I must - I must - to
287     VI,       I   |         knowest.'"~ ~"Ah, yes, Herr Count, you have a great soul.
288     VI,       I   |          almost irritably responded Count Vavel. "I swear to you,
289     VI,       I   |          angels.'"~ ~"Ah, yes, Herr Count, if I could talk like that;
290     VI,       I   |       damned! I shall be damned!"~ ~Count Vavel now lost all patience,
291     VI,       I   |             lips rested against the count's hand.~ ~"Yes - yes," he
292     VI,       I   |            soon win our release."~ ~Count Vavel suddenly beat his
293     VI,       I   |       Baroness Katharina learn that Count Vavel was again without
294     VI,       I   |            leading ideas now filled Count Vavel's entire soul.~ ~One
295     VI,       I   |          queen, his guardian saint, Count Ludwig now bestowed on this
296     VI,       I   |        greater portion of Europe,~ ~Count Vavel was not the only one
297     VI,       I   |             now living in Pest. The count corresponded with both gentlemen, -
298     VI,       I   |             two correspondents, the count was often puzzled to which
299     VI,       I   |             line of his epistles.~ ~Count Vavel was rather inclined
300     VI,      II   |             the county meetings was Count Ludwig Vavel.~ ~The Vice-palatine'
301     VI,      II   |           the castle by a letter to Count Vavel, in which he explained,
302     VI,      II   |            attendance upon the Herr Count on the following day.~ ~
303     VI,      II   |             castle in due time; and Count Vavel, who wished to make
304     VI,      II   |             cordiality.~ ~"The Herr Count has been ill, I understand?"
305     VI,      II   |             smilingly responded the count.~ ~"Indeed? I fancied you
306     VI,      II   |        attended the meeting?" asked Count Vavel.~ ~"Quite a number
307     VI,      II   |               smilingly queried the count.~ ~"I confess I cannot think
308     VI,      II   |           of any other reason, Herr Count."~ ~"Then I will tell you
309     VI,      II   |           rather haughtily rejoined Count Vavel, believing that his
310     VI,      II   |            too, at that!" responded Count Vavel. "Come, we will retire
311     VI,      II   |             Then you do smoke, Herr Count?"~ ~"Certainly; but I never
312     VI,      II   |            do not refer to the Herr Count's donna who lives here in
313     VI,      II   |            late. She takes the Herr Count's part everywhere, and is
314     VI,      II   |      compulsorium. I tell you, Herr Count, ardent partizanship of
315     VI,      II   |           trifle suspicious!"~ ~The count laughed, then said:~ ~"Herr
316     VI,      II   |         completely vanquished. This count not only smoked: he could
317     VI,      II   |              I cannot refrain, Herr Count, from drinking to the welfare
318     VI,      II   |       Vivant!"~ ~Without a word the count likewise raised two glasses,
319     VI,      II   |             of the vice-palatine.~ ~Count Vavel waited until his guest
320     VI,     III   |            from among themselves.~ ~Count Ludwig received a copy of
321     VI,     III   |        feather, when he entered the count's study, and ostentatiously
322     VI,     III   |             shoulder.~ ~"Well, Herr Count," he began in a cheery tone, "
323     VI,     III   |             call to the nation."3~ ~Count Vavel's face at these words
324     VI,     III   |            don't understand you."~ ~Count Vavel stepped to the opposite
325     VI,     III   |         Vice-palatine," resumed the count. "Here are weapons. Are
326     VI,     III   |          and its money!" ejaculated Count Vavel, contemptuously. "
327     VI,     III   |            help himself," whereupon Count Vavel himself thrust his
328     VI,     III   |           Bernat, "at least, let us count it."~ ~"You can count it
329     VI,     III   |            us count it."~ ~"You can count it when you get home," interrupted
330     VI,     III   |          you get home," interrupted Count Vavel.~ ~"But I must give
331     VI,     III   |           with your signature, Herr Count."~ ~"That I will gladly
332     VI,     III   |           gladly do," responded the count, turning toward his desk,
333     VI,     III   |        matrimonial emissary!" added Count Vavel. "In this patriarchal
334     VI,     III   |           have you go," resumed the count. "It is not far from here.
335     VI,     III   |      distinguished young lady under Count Vavel's protection. He therefore
336     VI,     III   |           with a wary glance toward Count Vavel: "I am sorry this
337     VI,      IV   |            the Nameless Castle. The count intends to wed in a few
338     VI,      IV   |          for a militia flag.~ ~"The count is in a hurry," continued
339     VI,      IV   |        repeat it. The charming lady Count Vavel intends to wed is -
340     VI,      IV   |             continued Herr Bernat. "Count Vavel sent me here to beg
341     VI,      IV   |          who is she? What is she to Count Vavel?"~ ~"She is not your
342     VI,      IV   |       neither wife nor betrothed to Count Vavel - nor yet his secret
343     VI,      IV   |       shyness: "And you believe the count - loves me?"~ ~"That I do
344     VI,      IV   |          thoroughly acquainted with Count Vavel and not love him.
345     VI,      IV   |        recognized her at once. When Count Vavel goes into battle to
346     VI,      IV   |          give me your answer to the Count's words."~ ~With sudden
347     VI,      IV   |            my heart I consent to be Count Vavel's betrothed wife!"~ ~"
348     VI,      IV   |          his emissary had departed, Count Vavel began to reflect whether
349     VI,      IV   |             trees. Deeply agitated, Count Vavel hastened to meet her.~ ~"
350     VI,      IV   |            held out her hand toward Count Vavel, and, with a charming
351     VI,      IV   |           here smilingly interposed Count Vavel.~ ~"Why can't you
352     VI,      IV   |            in a more serious tone: "Count Vavel, you may rest perfectly
353     VI,      IV   |          the affair," explained the count.~ ~"Yes, but I did not forbid
354     VI,      IV   |             you to tell Marie, Herr Count," responded Katharina.~ ~"'
355     VI,      IV   |    Katharina.~ ~"'Baroness' - 'Herr Count'?" repeated Marie, turning
356     VI,      IV   |             part of her story where Count Vavel, with his walking-stick,
357     VI,      IV   |             real reason," explained Count Vavel, "was because the
358     VI,      IV   |           Herr Vice-palatine," said Count Vavel. "Grant an amnesty
359     VI,      IV   |          Bernat's comment, when the count had concluded. "An amnesty
360     VI,      IV   |       submit themselves to the Herr Count's military discipline."~ ~ ~ ~
361     VI,       V   |             could do. Not since the count's arrival at the Nameless
362     VI,       V   |             adored queen. Vivat!"~ ~Count Vavel promptly responded,
363     VI,       V   |           also the ladies. Then the count refilled the glasses, and,
364     VI,       V   |              I drink to your toast, Count Vavel! And here is to my
365     VI,       V   |          What!" jestingly exclaimed Count Vavel, "my lovely betrothed
366     VI,       V   |            ladies now took leave of Count Vavel and his visitor. Marie
367     VI,       V   |        quickly recovered herself as Count Vavel came hastily into
368     VI,      VI   |            know that I expect to be Count Vavel's wife?"~ ~"I did
369     VI,      VI   |         danger go hand in hand. The count is preparing for the war."~ ~
370     VI,      VI   |             your ladyship. The Herr Count promised that I should never
371    VII,       I   |                    CHAPTER I~ ~When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine
372    VII,       I   |            Vice-palatine," said the count, continuing the conversation
373    VII,       I   |             names?" interrupted the count.~ ~"Thirty thousand cavalry
374    VII,       I   |           preamble!" ejaculated the count. "But go on. The first minute?"~ ~"
375    VII,       I   |      canteens," ironically observed Count Vavel.~ ~"Moreover," continued
376    VII,       I   |    premature with your thanks, Herr Count! The escapement would not
377    VII,       I   |               Would have made, Herr Count; would have made! The escapement
378    VII,       I   |           worthy object?" asked the count.~ ~"Yes; there is the public
379    VII,       I   |             this at once?" demanded Count Vavel.~ ~"Because it is
380    VII,       I   |            As I shall do!" appended Count Vavel. "I hope, Herr Vice-palatine,
381    VII,       I   |         handkerchief for that, Herr Count, and shall be sure to remember.
382    VII,       I   |          company to be commanded by Count Ludwig Fertőszeg will be
383    VII,      II   |          volunteers, accompanied by Count Vavel himself, would depart
384    VII,      II   |             the drill-ground.~ ~The count made a fine-looking officer,
385    VII,      II   |     enrolled in his volunteer corps Count Vavel made an object of
386    VII,      II   |            to present the flag; but Count Vavel insisted that Marie
387    VII,      II   |            of Volons, commanded by "Count Vavel von Fertőszeg."~ ~
388    VII,      II   |             Vavel von Fertőszeg."~ ~Count Vavel had a second volunteer
389    VII,      II   |             standing apart from the count and his fair ward fancied
390    VII,      II   |             like that commanded by "Count Fertőszeg," with sabers,
391    VII,      II   |             horizon of cannonading. Count Ludwig had so many demands
392    VII,     III   |            given out for the night. Count Vavel had completed his
393    VII,     III   |      attorney, whose letters to the count had voiced the national
394    VII,     III   |          Satan Laczi," reproved the count. "Another time you must
395    VII,     III   |        entered the Austrian army as Count Leon Barthelmy, in order
396   VIII,     III   |          when Master Matyas entered Count Vavel's tent.~ ~The jack
397   VIII,     III   |       French army, heartily thanked Count Vavel for his offer of assistance
398   VIII,     III   |      Napoleon; but he also gave the count to understand that, were
399   VIII,     III   |             in a close clasp.~ ~ ~ ~Count Fertőszeg ordered the drums
400     IX,       I   |           you see him?"~ ~"He is in Count Vavel's service, and I can
401     IX,     III   |            phenomenal. Matyas found Count Vavel with his troop already
402     IX,     III   |        turned traitor, and sent the count to deal with me instead
403     IX,     III   |       sun-browned Sicilian, met the count's assault. There was a little
404     IX,     III   |       assault was a success for the count's troop. De Fervlans now
405     IX,     III   |            was a celebrated shot.~ ~Count Vavel saw what was coming,
406      X,       I   |                    CHAPTER I~ ~When Count Vavel returned from his
407      X,       I   |           news?"~ ~"All sorts, Herr Count."~ ~"Good or bad?"~ ~"Well,
408      X,       I   |          closed well!" observed the count. "He got what he longed
409      X,       I   |           her a princess?" demanded Count Vavel, his face darkening.~ ~"
410      X,       I   |              All in good time, Herr Count, all in good time! I can
411      X,       I   |             and daughters. The Herr Count's dear ones also received
412      X,       I   |           not died!" ejaculated the count.~ ~"Yes, but I helped to
413      X,       I   |           the bell-wire in the Herr Count's study the screen was rolled
414      X,       I   |      arrangement, indeed," observed Count Vavel, smiling in spite
415      X,      II   |             haughtily surveying the count. "What business have we
416      X,      II   |         Guillaume this message: 'I, Count Vavel de Versay, have this
417      X,      II   |          down the road toward Raab. Count Vavel took his place beside
418      X,      II   |           she was uncertain whether Count Vavel was making sport of
419      X,      II   |    affecting tableau, madame?" said Count Vavel. "It would be a suitable
420      X,     III   |          she had in her hand.~ ~The count did not stop to question
421      X,     III   |           by all the world, as were Count Vavel and Katharina.~ ~The
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