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The mountains were still covered with the mists of morning, when the king sent for Colonel Bronnen. The latter entered with a respectful air. The king advanced toward him and said:
"Good-morning, dear Bronnen! " His voice was hoarse; he looked pale and unrefreshed. He took a sheet of paper from the table and said: