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

  • Charles Thompson
Date:
1899
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

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

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    “Know thee, Philip? In truth I do,” cried the old man with delight, grasping his hands and drawing him into the shop. “Come in and welcome,” he continued, as he led the way into the room, where the dame was still hugging Dulcie to her breast as she told her story. “Thank heaven thou art both safe back again, my children,” said Erasmus, as in his joy he embraced them both again. “Here, dame, dame,” he cried, “dost thou see who’s here? Bustle about, good wife, and look alive. Why, it’s Philip come back again. What think’st thou of that, good wife ? ” “It’s a joyful day that has brought thee back to Nuremberg again,” said the dame, releasing Dulcie at last, and heartily saluting the visitor and Karl on both cheeks. “And now for supper,” said Erasmus, as soon as the dame had spread the board, “ and then we’ll hear the adventures afterwards.” Soon they were all seated round the table, busily engaged in discussing the goodly fare. While thus employed a knock was heard at the door. Dulcie rose and opened it.