“But they followed, still threatening me. I put on that disguise, which has deceived some. Unfortunately it did not deceive all. So tonight I am removing it. Tonight I have taken out my first papers as an American citizen. Soon I shall belong to your wonderful country.”
“Good! Good! Fine! Wonderful!” came from the throats of his hearers.
Only two were silent—the two strangers.
“And you!” The “Prince” made a dramatic gesture. “Why do you still persecute me?” He had turned upon the silent pair.
“I think,” said the Colonel when the men did not reply, “it is because of greed and a deplorable race hatred. You need not, however, fear them any longer. They have done enough to send them to prison.”
“This,” the “Prince” exclaimed, “I do not wish! Only that they shall pledge themselves never to disturb me again.”
“Very well,” said the Colonel, “you shall be the judge.”
He turned upon the strangers. “Do you promise?”
“Yes, yes sir. We do!” was the answer.
“Very well. You may go.”