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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    janitor to inquire if he might have an audi- ence with the Duchess. “It is impossible, master,” replied the man. “Hast thou not heard the news ? ” “ What news ? ” asked Zorastro. “ Why, the Duke has been stricken sud- denly last night, and they say he is nigh to death. Physicians have been sent for from the city, and the Duchess will not leave him.” “ Let the Duchess be informed at once that Zorastro waits her pleasure.” “ I tell you the Duchess will receive no one.” “ Go, fellow,” said Zorastro sternly, “ carry my message instantly, or thou wilt have cause to regret it.” Seeing he was resolute, the man crossed the courtyard and gave the message to a page. After some delay the boy returned and bade Zorastro follow him. A hush prevailed inside the Castle, as the page led Zorastro across the great hall, then up a broad staircase. At the top stood the Duchess, her face drawn and pale with anxiety and grief. Zorastro bowed low. “ I have heard of thy fame, sir physician,”
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