Zorastro : a romance / by Creswick J. Thompson [pseud.].

  • Charles Thompson
Date:
1899
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Credit: Zorastro : a romance / by Creswick J. Thompson [pseud.]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Then she told them all that had happened since they had left Nuremberg—of her being taken to the Rathhaus, of the torture-chamber, and how the Duchess had rescued and be- friended her. Karl’s face darkened with rage as he heard the perils she had gone through, and he vowed if he ever met Count Wolf, he should pay for it with his life. “ And the Duchess,” said Zorastro. “ She will be alarmed at thine absence ? ” “ Yes,” said Dulcie, “ I must return to the Castle and tell her.” “ Nay; not without us,” said Karl. “ Thou shalt not go back alone.” “ Stay,” said Zorastro. “ I have a plan. I wish to have an audience with the Duchess, and will bear her news of thy safety. Thou shalt remain here, child, and I will set out at once.” To this they all agreed; and before long Zorastro took his way towards the Castle. As he slowly climbed the hilly path that led to the main gateway, he noticed there was a considerable stir and excitement about. On arriving at the postern, he asked the
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