A Gentleman from Gascony: A Romance of the Huguenots — page 197: what you’re looking at

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BY ROYAL COMMAND. 193 your rescue, Pharos consulted the landlord of the Green Dragon, who went to Master Pare, the king’s physician, and through him a pass was obtained from his Majesty. It might not have been necessary, but it is well to be prepared on all points. The paper I showed the cap- tain of the guard was that pass.” Raoul stretched forth his hand and grasped that of the Bohemian. “ How can I ever thank you?” he said. “The indebtedness is still on our side,” responded Ismael, simply. “The children of Egypt are one, and you saved Mirza.” After Raoul had eaten and drunk sufficient to refresh his jaded condition, he stretched his arms with a long yawn and said: “My good friend, I have a lengthy journey before me to-morrow, and it would be well if I sought some rest.” But the gypsy made a gesture of negation. “Not yet, monsieur,” he protested. “ Monsieur may have a visitor to-night, whom he would be sorry to miss.” “A visitor!” ejaculated the chevalier in surprise. But, before he could ask any questions, a low tap re- sounded from the door, followed by two more in rapid succession. Ismael unbarred the door, to admit Mirza, flushed and breathless, still in the disguise of the peasant. As she caught sight of the chevalier, she uttered an exclamation of joy. “Thank heaven, you are safe!” “Yes, and it is your work,” said Raoul, rising from the table and bowing before her with as much reverence as he would have shown the Queen of Navarre herself. 13 comichook (E@)