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124 ARIADNE.and their breath was like steam on the night;after a time the people within began to comeforth again, amongst the earliest of them hecame; in your great world lovers are carefulIbelieve to preserve this sort of affectation, itsaves the honour of the ladies and their lords.Istoppedhim as he wentout tohis equipage." Let me have a word with you," saidI.He turned, andIthink he grew paler;but hewas brave always, and for me,Imust say, hehad always been gentle inhis conduct,and neverhad made me feel in any way thatIwas only acobbler at a street corner, stitching for dailybread." Isit you, oldfriend ? " he said, with akindlyindifference — real or assumed."Do you wantme? It is late. Will not to-morrow do aswell ? "" To-morrow will not do," said I." Comeout with me."And he came, beingalways brave,asIsay,andno doubt seeing some look onmy face that toldhimIwaslongingfor hislife.The palace stood,asIsay,in oneof the oldest