2013年5月24日星期五
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General Rubens had no doubts about it. He went up to the black
domino and wrote the royal letters in the mask's hand. These were
denied, but the mask gave him a hint.
The words that came with the saddle: "One whom you do not know,
General."
"But I do know you," said the General. "It was you who sent me the
saddle."
The domino raised his hand, and disappeared among the other
guests.
"Who is that black domino with whom you were dancing, Emily?"
asked the General's lady.
"I did not ask his name," she replied, "because you knew it. It is
the Professor. Your protege is here, Count!" she continued, turning to
that nobleman, who stood close by. "A black domino with acacia
blossoms in his cap."
"Very likely, my dear lady," replied the Count. "But one of the
Princes wears just the same costume."
"I knew the pressure of the hand," said the General. "The saddle
came from the Prince. I am so certain of it that I could invite that
domino to dinner."
"Do so. If it be the Prince he will certainly come," replied the
Count.
"And if it is the other he will not come," said the General, and
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