Bernard was left in the parlor and told to remain until some one called for him.

The tall man with long flowing beard went to his room and removed his disguise.
In a few minutes a negro servant, sent by this man, appeared and led Bernard to a room in the rear of the house on the second floor.

It was a large room having two windows, one facing the east and the other the north.
As he stepped into the room he saw sitting directly facing him a white man, tall and of a commanding appearance.

His hair, and for that matter his whole noble looking head and handsome face bore a striking resemblance to Bernard's own.

The latter perceived the likeness and halted in astonishment.