This entire change of government was effected in the short space of one
hour.
The sun was high in the heavens when Mistress Ulrica awoke. At first she
could not distinctly remember the drama which had been performed the
preceding night; but when all the events were brought clear to her mind,
she sighed deeply. Her destiny was entirely changed; but after a few
moments' reflection, she determined to submit to her fate, and become
the one who should obey, not command.
While she was meditating in what manner she should refute the charges
brought against her by her husband, she was interrupted by a truly soft
and persuasive voice, which said:--
"Sweet Ulgenie, dearest wife, can your heart be touched? I dreamed last
night that I might dare approach it."
"Oh, so you have noticed me," said Mrs. Ulrica, immediately assuming her
former authority, when she found herself thus entreated. "Have you slept
out your debauch?"
"Was I--is it possible that I was inebriated? I have quite forgotten
what happened last night.
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