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He accosted one of them, asking to be directed to the cardinal,

as he wished to speak with him.

"I am a stranger," replied the priest; and looking around upon

the assembly, he called the cross-bearer, who at the time was

saying to one near him, "He here!-the famous--What can have

brought him here? Make room!" At this call, which resounded in

the general silence, he felt himself compelled to advance. He

bowed before the Unknown, raised his eyes in uneasy curiosity to

his face, and understanding his request, he stammered out, "I do

not know if his illustrious lordship-at this time-is-can-however,

I will go and see." And he went, against his will, to carry the

message to the cardinal.