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Munnich had turned very pale while the duke was thus speaking, and a

sombre inquietude was depicted on his features

"I know not," he stammered, with embarrassment

"But I know!" thundered the duke, "and in your terror-struck face I

read the confirlass, sir count,

and you will make no further attempt at denial"

"But the question here is not about what I ht, but

of what you prohness, I have rant it I ith of your ducal

word to naeneralissimo of your troops!"

"No, never!" exclaiave it as Duke of Courland! The regent is not bound by the proent!"

"And I do not eneralissi else, and I will grant it But this is not feasible

I eneralissier be the ruler! Ask, therefore, for so else"

Munnich was silent His features indicated a frightful co further to ask," said he, after a pause

"But, I will confer upon you a favor without your asking it!" proudly

responded the duke "Count Munnich, I confirnities, and, to prove to you my unlimited confidence, you shall

continue to be what you were under the Empress Anna, field-marshal in