Thou knowest it, master, for thou readest the souls of thy children, and seest their hidden thoughts.
Thou hast said to me in Dresden, 'Renounce your service to the Duke of Courland.' I did it, and from equerry and lord chamberlain to the duke, became a simple, private gentleman.

I have renounced my titles and dignities for thee, in happy trust in thee.

My future lies in thy hands, and, anxious to learn the mysteries of immortality, as a grateful, trustful scholar, I would receive happiness and unhappiness at thy hand." "Thou shalt receive not only happiness," said Cagliostro, solemnly, "but thou art one of the elect.

The blue flame glows upon thy brow, it will illuminate thy soul, and lead thee to the path of glory, power, and might.

To-day thou art a simple, private gentleman, as thou sayst, but to-morrow thou wilt become a distinguished lord, before whom hundreds will bow.