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He was indeed the rude mechanic he proclaimed himself. No man of
noble blood would have acted thus."
"Listen, my child, listen," resumed Father Ambrose. "Turning to the
landlord, the Prince asked:
"'Is there a safe and vacant room in your establishment where I could
bestow this meddlesome priest for a few days?'
"'There is a wine vault underneath this drinking cellar,' responded the
landlord.
"'Does anyone enter that vault except yourself?'
"'No one,'
"'Will you undertake charge of the priest, seeing that he communicates
with none outside?'
"'Of a surety, Captain,'
"'Good. I will pay you well, and that in advance.'"
"This ruffian was never the Prince," interrupted the Countess firmly.
"I beg you to listen, Hildegunde, and my next sentence will convince
you. The Prince continued:
"'Not only prevent his communication with others, but do not listen to
him yourself. He will endeavor to persuade you that his name is Father
Ambrose, and that he is a monk in good standing with the Benedictine
Order.


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