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The prince strode forth, cautiously followed by his generals They thus

passed noiselessly through the long corridor leading fro of

the palace inhabited by the prince to that occupied by the regent

In the boudoir of the Regent Anna a soular scene was now

presented

The tender caresses of the lovers were suddenly interrupted by Julia von

Mengden, who slipped in through the secret door in a white satin robe,

and with a myrtle crown upon her head

"Princess Anna, it is time for you to know all!" she hurriedly said

"Your husband is now coenerals;

they hope to surprise you in your lover's ar you froainst struggle! We will outwit them, and cure your husband of

his jealousy! Froe that

he was mistaken, and that it is for him to implore your pardon Anna

Leopoldowna, I love no one in the world but you, and therefore I am

ready to do all that love can do for you I willyou from suspicion and slander I will bear

the name of his wife, as a screen for the concealment of your loves"

Anna's eyes overfloith tears of emotion and transport

"Weep not, reat in this

eventful hour! Noill you be forever nanimous friend