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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 edition. Excerpt: ...her Metternich A hope well seated, sire. The Emperor, Imperious and determined in his rule, Is easy-natured in domestic life, As my long time in Paris amply proved. Moreover, the accessories of his glory Have been, and will be, admirably designed To fire the fancy of a young princess. Francis Thus far you satisfy me.... So, to close. Or not to close with him, is now the thing. Metternich Your Majesty commands the issue quite: The Father of his people can alone In such a case give answer--yes or no. Vagueness and doubt have ruined Russia's chance; Let not, then, such be ours. Francis You mean, if I, You'd answer straight. What would that answer be? M EXTERN ICH In state affairs, sire, as in private life, Times will arise when even the faithfullest squire Finds him unfit to jog his chieftain's choice, On whom responsibility must lastly rest. And such times are pre-eminently, sire, Those wherein thought alone is not enough To serve the head as guide. As Emperor, As father, both, to you, to you in sole Must appertain the privilege to pronounce Which track stern duty bids you tread herein. Francis Affection is my duty, heart my guide.--Without constraint or prompting I shall leave The big decision in my daughter's hands. Before my obligations to my people Must stand her wish. Go, find her, Metternich, Take her the tidings. She is free with you, And will speak out. (Looking forth upon the terrace.) She's here at hand, I see: I'll call her in. Then tell me what's her mind. He beckons from the window, and goes out in another direction. Metternich So much for form's sake Can the river-flower The current drags, direct its face up-stream? What she must do she will; nought else at all. Enter through one of the windows Maria Louisa in garden-costume, ..
| ISBN-13 | 9780217118699 |
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| ISBN-10 | 0217118690 |
| Weight | 1.99 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.00 x 6.00 x 1.38 In |
| List Price | $26.34 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 624 pages |
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| Published On | 2009-08-01 |
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