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ALFRED DE ROSANN. 29 son, * supposing the individual in question entrusts them to me, and when you produce “your power of attorney, or authority to act for the parties to whom they belong.”’ “And should Belle —that is, the individual who retains those documents, hand them over to you in confidence?’ ‘““We must take a lawyer’s.opinion, and go before a magistrate,’ returned Mr. Robson. “1 am afraid,’’ objected De Rosann, “that the laws of England. cannot take cognizance of a robbery com- mitted in France.”’ | “In this case, I am inclined to think, our tribu- nals are competent, as you say in your own coun- try,’ cried Mr. Robson with a smile; ‘ but, at all events, I am one of the principal actors in the whole play——because I retain possession of the cash; and be assured I shall stand your friend.” ‘“‘ By-the-bye, what name did the person in ques- tion leave with your clerk?’’? asked De Rosann, as he was about to quit the office. “ Monsieur le Comte d’ Elsigny,’ returned the banker after a momentary reference to his book of addresses. “Thank you,’’ said De Rosann; and he wished the banker a good morning; but before he had gained the door, Mr. Robson caught him by the sleeve, and reminded him of his engagement for the next day. When De Rosann returned to the hotel, which was the principal house of resort for all foreigners visit- ing the English metropolis, he found a letter, upon the table in his room, and instantly recognised the hand-writing of Belle-Rose. The contents ran as follows:— ‘‘ By accident we have both taken up our abode at the-same inn: you arrived a couple of hours after me, and I saw you step out of the post-chaise that brought you hither. I have, therefore, resolved on choosing another lodging. | % Q* COPNICLOOOLK< (E@)