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A NIGHT ADVENTURE IN SOFIA “ Help! ” The cry, faint but strenuous, in a woman’s voice, rang out on the heavy hot night air, and told me that one of those abominable deeds that were so rife in the law…
“NOW YOU WILL HAVE TO JOIN US” Tempting as the offer was which my strange companion made me, I could not bring myself to accept it without time for consideration, and my hesitation in replying irrit…
THE PRINCESS CHRISTINA The amazing turn which events had taken through the terrible act of my companion filled me with consternation at the possible effects to us both; and after I had satisfied mys…
“THE WEB IS WIDE, THE MESHES HARD TO BREAK” “ As beautiful as an angel, and with the heart of a vampire.” This bitter description rushed to my thoughts as I gazed at the Princess Christina. Surely n…
“SPERNOW” A night’s reflection brought but slight relief to my anxiety and doubt. How that wily Russian general had succeeded so easily and promptly in discovering all about me, I was at a loss to g…
THE DUEL, AND AFTER It was a glorious morning, the air crisp, fresh and clear, when I rose early, and found Spernow waiting for me in the courtyard of the hotel. He introduced his friend, Captain Zo…
AT THE BALL The ball that night was a very brilliant affair, and when I arrived the rooms were already somewhat crowded. I found Spernow waiting for me near the entrance. “You are a little late, Cou…
AT THE PALACE The next morning I was up early and went for a long ride. It was likely to be a critical day for me, and I had to try and look well ahead to see where I was being carried by the new se…
“I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN YOU” All my impressions of the interview with the Prince were quickly overshadowed by the one overpowering fear that the Princess was in imminent personal danger from the …
“IN THE NAME OF A WOMAN” The result of my interview with the Princess will be readily understood. It made me more devoted to her than ever. The sweetness of her manner, the charm of her rare beauty,…
