The Price He Paid — page 237: what you’re looking at

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228 EXCITEMENT INCREASING. been bound to the governor by interest, and had ranked among his partisans, were, now that it could be done with impunity, the first to casta stone at him. Most men, so situated, would have retired, have voluntarily vacated a place it seemed now impossi- ble to hold. A recommendation to resign was, in- deed half hinted tothe baron from the capital ; but his pride revolted against such a step. Perhaps the baron would have shown himself less obstinate, had the signal for the general onslaught been given by any other than George Winterfeld. The thought of owing his fall to the man whom of all men he most ardently hated, as standing between himself and Gabrielle, made Raven desperate, and robbed him of his wonted clearness of judgment. it was, indeed, by no means certain, as yet, what the issue of the struggle would be. As yet, the baron stood firm, though the ground beneath him heaved, and seemed to menace his fall. | Public attention was so engrossed by this all-ab- sorbing topic, that other matters receded into the back-ground. This was the case even with the arrest of Dr. Brunnow, who was still confined in the R—— city prison; though, on the first tidings of it, the event had been much talked of, and had created a painful impression. One forenoon, at rather an early hour, the super- intendent presented himself in person at the prisoner’s door. There was, however, nothing official in his bearing or manner of salutation, which were simply courteous and affable, as though nothing more than a mere ordinary call were intended, “| have come to announce to youa visit from your son, doctor,” he began. “You have, I believe, been kept regularly informed as to his state of health, and are aware that he is now well enough to undertake the short drive without incurring any risk. He will be with you about twelve o’olock. JT could not refusé myself the gratification of bringing you the news.” “You are most kind,” replied Brunnow, politely, but laconically, and with visible reserve. Eomichooks.co