Английский язык с Энтони Хоупом. Узник Зенды Anthony Hope. The Prisoner Of Zenda by Энтони Хоуп & Сергей Андреевский

Author:Энтони Хоуп & Сергей Андреевский [Хоуп, Энтони]
Language: rus
Format: epub
Tags: Иностранные языки
Publisher: ООО «ЛитРес», www.litres.ru
Published: 2009-01-14T16:00:00+00:00

“Be that my epitaph,” said I, “when the time comes that another sits on the throne of Ruritania.”

“God send a far day, and may I not see it!” said he.

I was much moved, and the Marshal’s worn face twitched. I sat down and wrote my order.

“I can hardly yet write,” said I; “my finger is stiff still.”

It was, in fact, the first time that I had ventured to write more than a signature; and in spite of the pains I had taken to learn the King’s hand, I was not yet perfect in it.

“Indeed, sire,” he said, “it differs a little from your ordinary handwriting. It is unfortunate, for it may lead to a suspicion of forgery.”

“Marshal,” said I, with a laugh, “what use are the guns of Strelsau, if they can’t assuage a little suspicion?”

He smiled grimly, and took the paper.

“Colonel Sapt and Fritz von Tarlenheim go with me,” I continued.

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