The very sound of the title arouses in my heart
all that is antagonistic."
"You have not seen her Highness, Monsieur," said Madame, quietly.
"Perhaps she is all that is desirable. She is known to be rich,
her will is paramount to all others. When she sets her heart on
a thing she leaves no stone unturned until she procures it. And,
countess, do they not say of her that she possesses something--
an attribute--more dangerous than beauty--fascination?"
"Yes, Madame."
"Madame the duchess," said Maurice dryly, "has a stanch advocate
in you, Madame."
"It is not unnatural."
"Be that as it may," said Fitzgerald, "she is mine enemy."
"Love your enemies, says the Book," was the interposition of the
countess, who stole a sly glance at Maurice which he did not see.
"That would not be difficult--in some cases," replied the
Englishman.
"Ah, come," thought Maurice, "my friend is beginning to pick up
his lines." Aloud he said: "Madame, will you confer a favor on
me by permitting me to inform my superior in Vienna of my
whereabouts?"
"No, Monsieur; prisoners are not allowed to communicate with the
outside world.
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