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THE

FATE OF A CROWN

LESBA—
DAUGHTER OF THE REVOLUTION.

THE
FATE OF A CROWN

BY

SCHUYLER STAUNTON

See, my liege—see through plots and counterplots—

The gain and loss—through glory and disgrace—

* * * * * * still the holy stream

Of human happiness glides on!

—“Richelieu”—Bulwer-Lytton

THE REILLY & BRITTON CO.

CHICAGO


Copyright, 1905, by

THE REILLY & BRITTON CO.