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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    “We must get Master Hertz to give us a taste of his quality by and by,” said Philip. When the meal was over and they drew round the fireside, Karl was called upon to recount his adventures, which were punctu- ated now and again by “ Well done, lad,” from Erasmus, and maledictions on the Count by the company generally. “ But what became of this magician of whom thou speakest ? ” asked Erasmus. “There he sits before thee,” replied Karl, and all eyes turned to Philip. “Yes, I am he whom they call Zorastro, friend,” he said in a quiet voice. “What!” cried the old man in astonish- ment, “the great leech and physician whose fame is spreading throughout the land?” “Is your old pupil, Philip Valdagno! ” “ Wonder upon wonders,” exclaimed Eras- mus, lifting up his hands in amazement. “ Karl, my lad, behold not only thy preserver of yesterday, but he who found thee a little child floating on the river nigh eighteen years ago ; thou owest him double thanks. It is just like a story.” Karl rose in astonishment. This the man I