asked a gay voice in French . `` Yes , he is bound for Baden-Baden . The season is at its height , and he must make his game while the ball is rolling , or it is all up with the open-handed Sigismund , '' answered a rough voice . `` Wo n't his father pardon the last escapade ? '' asked a third , with a laugh . `` No , and he is right . The duel was a bad affair , for the man almost died , and the baron barely managed to get out of the scrape through court influence . When is the wedding to be ? '' `` Never , Palsdorf says . There is everything but love in the bargain , and he swears he 'll not agree to it . I like that . '' `` There is much nobleness in him , spite of his vagaries . He will sow his wild oats and make a grand man in time . By the by , if we are going to the fortress , we must be off . Give Sigismund the word ; he is dining at the other table with Power , '' said the gay voice . `` Take a look at the pretty English girl as you go by ; it will do your eyes good , after the fat Frauleins we have seen of late , '' added the rough one . Three gentlemen rose , and as they passed Amy stole a glance at them ; but seeing several pairs of eyes fixed on herself , she turned away blushing , with the not unpleasant consciousness that `` the pretty English girl '' was herself . Longing to see which Sigismund was , she ventured to look after the young men , who paused behind the man with the blond beard , and also touched the dark-eyed gentleman on the shoulder . All five went down the hall and stood talking near the door . `` Uncle , I wish to go , '' said Amy , whose will was law to the amiable major .
Up he rose , and Amy added , as she took his arm , `` I 'm seized with a longing to go to XXXXX and see a little gambling .
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