He passed but a cursory glance over the formal certificate that identified the Frenchman before him as one André Valade, distant cousin to the Vicomte Valade. The government was not deceived (indeed, every opportunity was sought by the Jacobites of parading their numbers,) as to the force of its enemies; and precautionary measures were taken to defeat their designs. But beyond "amicable agreement in which mutual concessions are made," the word "compromise" was as blank as the Canton wall at night. Alarmed by the noise of the scuffle, Quilt and Sharples rushed to the assistance of their comrade. On the morrow Spurlock (who was unaware that he had offered a prayer) let down the bars to his reserve. The curtain came festooning slowly down, the music ceased, the lights in the auditorium glowed out, and Ann Veronica woke out of her confused dream of involuntary and commanding love in a glory of sound and colors to discover that Ramage was sitting close beside her with one hand resting lightly on her waist. If you knew anything about Canton ware, you were, as like as not, sorely tempted to stuff a teacup into your pocket. Mr. "It won't do to betray the officer," he muttered.
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