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He opened the door, and reaching the hall, where he had left the

ecclesiastics, he beheld them collected together in one corner of

the room, and the Unknown standing alone in another. As he

approached him, he eyed him keenly to ascertain whether he had

not arms concealed about his person. "Truly, before introducing

him, we might at least propose--," but his resolution failed him.

He spoke-"My lord expects your lordship. Be kind enough to come

with me." And he led the way into the presence of Frederick, who

came forward to meet the Unknown with a pleased and serene

countenance, making a sign to the chaplain to quit the room.