You will see the chancellor to-night and show him this letter ?" "I will, and God help us all to straighten out this blunder!" "Amen to that! One word more, and then I'm off.

If a butcher or a baker, or even a mountaineer pulls the bell-cord and shows this ring, admit him without fail.

He will have vital news.

And now, good night and good luck to your excellency." For half an hour the ambassador remained staring at the candlesticks.

By and by he resumed his chair.