Ivan De Biron Or the Russian Court in the Middle of Last Century
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But the nimble wit of the gypsy girl did not for long desert her. She raised her head; and, looking full at the Princess, said, with a gentle voice, *' And you. Madam ? " It was now the Princess's turn to feel embar- rassed, but her more worldly self-command pre- vented her from betraying her feelings as openly as Azra had done. She, also, with some gentle- ness, replied. " You saw us, Azra, at the ball. I doubt not that you marked us well. I leave it to your insight, versed as you tell me you ...and your tribe are in unravelHng State secrets and those of the witlings who believe in you, to say, with what feelings, I received your Ivan. And the youth is very dear to me — dear as the best of true friends, and as the kindest help-mate in our trouble. I never had a brother, but — " It was fortunate for the Princess (for Azra would not have been satisfied with this dubious, though skilful reply) that the Prince, her father, entered the room at this juncture. She lost not a moment in explaining to her father who Azra was.
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