The Opposite House: A Novel — page 18: what you’re looking at

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The Opposite Flouse. 13 tions, and, it is said, must have lavished thousands to press upon her brow a glittering coronal. The most absurd thing about the whole matter to me, however, is that his highness has so long had a rival in a simple miller—this ‘ Prince of the Mill,’ as he is called. He remains at her feet like a foolish boy, bearing her numberless caprices with a patience worthy of a better cause. Yes, this Heloise is a witch, and if 1, who am no fool, allow her to lead me about by the nose, what do I gain by it? End- less vexations! Never mind,” he yawned, rising. “Will you go to the ring with me, Linden? Lieu- tenant von Hiihn is going to ride his new bay.” “No; I have a visit to pay. I’ve already de- ferred it three weeks,” replied Linden, slowly stroking his fair mustache. “I must hurry to reach Frau von Lienau’s. Perhaps they will give me the cold shoulder; but aid me, Munchausen, to tell them such marvelous tales of the hero of the day that they will not have the least inclination to do so.” Laughing gayly, he buckled on his sword and took his helmet under his arm: ‘“ Au revoir /” a eS — i ———— SS —= Syrah — SS ae — Ss Be’ file sag < a ei ia aS as amit. ; ae vs a) 2 pa, Ey 2 i Comicboolk<s C@ 5}