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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    life alive, and that is all,” he muttered to himself, as he turned to prepare another draught of the remedy. Presently the Duchess returned, bringing with her a capable middle-aged dame, to whom Zorastro gave explicit directions what to do. The Duchess signed to Zorastro to follow, as she led the way to a smaller apart- ment, and closed the door. “Now tell me, I pray thee, is there any hope ? ” she exclaimed anxiously. “ As I have said, thy husband’s condition is a grave one,” replied Zorastro. “ The lamp of life burns low, but it is not yet ex- tinguished. While it burns, we may hope. I am a plain man, and I will tell thee plainly. He may live for some years, but I fear he will never recover the use of his limbs, or speak again. He has had a shock. Tell me how it happened ? ” “ I can only tell thee what I know,” said the Duchess, as she tried to stem the tears that flowed down her cheeks. “ Last night he had an interview with his son, the Count Wolf. I’m afraid it was an angry
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