He 'd done it before , liked the part , and would have his way . The other could n't decide , being younger and more in love ; so we left him to come into the comedy when he was ready . Karl did capitally , as you will allow ; and I am much attached to him , for in all respects he has been true to his word . He began at Coblentz ; the other , after doing the mysterious at Heidelberg , appeared as an exile , and made quick work with the prejudices of my well-beloved nieces -- hey , Amy ? '' `` Go on ; who are they ? '' cried both girls , breathlessly . `` Wait a bit ; I 'm not bound to expose the poor fellows to your scorn and anger . No ; if you are going to be high and haughty , to forget their love , refuse to forgive their frolic , and rend their hearts with reproaches , better let them remain unknown . '' `` No , no ; we will forget and forgive , only speak ! '' was the command of both . `` You promise to be lenient and mild , to let them confess their motives , and to award a gentle penance for their sins ? '' `` Yes , we promise ! '' `` Then , come in , my lads , and plead for your lives . '' As he spoke the major threw open the door , and two gentlemen entered the room -- one , slight and dark , with brilliant black eyes ; the other tall and large , with blond hair and beard . Angry , bewildered , and shame-stricken as they were , feminine curiosity overpowered all other feelings for the moment , and the girls sat looking at the culprits with eager eyes , full of instant recognition ; for though the disguise was off , and neither had seen them in their true characters but once , they felt no doubt , and involuntarily exclaimed , -- `` Karl ! '' `` Casimer . '' `` No , young ladies ; the courier and exile are defunct , and from their ashes rise Baron Sigismund Palsdorf , my friend , and Sidney Power , my nephew . I give you one hour to settle the matter ; then I shall return to bestow my blessing or to banish these scapegraces forever . '' And , having fired his last shot , the major prudently retreated , without waiting to see its effect . It was tremendous , for it carried confusion into the fair enemy 's camp ; and gave the besiegers a momentary advantage of which they were not slow to avail themselves .
For a moment the four remained mute and motionless : then XXXXX , like all timid things , took refuge in flight , and Sidney followed her into the garden , glad to see the allies separated .
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