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 be so fortunate to get at the bottom of the mystery, which hangs over that castle, as I shall endeavour to do, I will take the first opportunity to apprise you of my success. Farewell, remember now and then the 20th of September, Anno 1750, and do not forget your humble friend."

"The postillion smacked his whip, and we went different roads. On the fifth day we arrived, without any further accident, at the castle of Baron R, the father of my pupil."

"And here," added Herrman, "my narration is finished. A letter which the Baron wrote me, and a manuscript sent me by the Lieutenant, contains every thing that has happened afterwards. But these papers you shall not get before your departure."