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The Goose Girl

CHAPTER X
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The king has been generous enough to leave the publicity in our hands; that is to say, he agrees to accept the humiliation of being rejected by her serene highness." "That is very generous of him!" said the duke sarcastically.

"Send for Ducwitz." "Ducwitz, your Highness ?" cried the chancellor, chilled.
"Immediately!" "Father!" "Must I give an order twice ?" "Your Highness, if you call Ducwitz I shall surrender my portfolio to you." The chancellor spoke without anger, quietly but firmly.
"Do so.

There are others to take up your work." The duke, for the moment, had thrown reason to the winds.

Revenge, the clamor of revenge, was all the voice he heard.
The chancellor bowed, turned to leave the room, when Hildegarde flew to the duke's side and snatched at his sleeve.
"Father, you are mad!" "At least I am master in Ehrenstein.

Herbeck, you will have the kindness to summon General Ducwitz." "Your Highness," replied Herbeck, "I have worked long and faithfully in your service.


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