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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    she said. “ Thou comest in the hour of need, for the Duke is grievous sick.” “ I did not know of this when I craved an interview. My business was of another nature; but that can wait. If I can be of any use, my services are at thy disposal. Command me.” “ I thank thee. Come, follow me, and I will take thee to him without delay,” the Duchess replied. The apartment where the Duke lay was close at hand. It was large and gloomy, the walls being hung with sombre tapestries. On a bed of immense size, over which hung a huge canopy, lay the man who but yester- day appeared in the full vigour of health, but now inert and helpless. Two grey-bearded physicians stood by the bedside watching. The Duchess motioned them to her and introduced Zorastro. After acknowledging their salutations, he at once proceeded to examine the sick man, and found that he had lost the power of speech and the use of his limbs. His face was drawn and rigid, and his eyes stared vacantly into space.
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