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8
THE CHALLENGE

Benedict's prediction was duly fulfilled. He had hardly opened his eyes the next morning when Lenhart, who had assumed the duties of valet, appeared, bearing a magnificent silver salver which he had borrowed from the landlord. On it were displayed two cards.
The cards bore the respective names of "Major Frederic von Bulow" and "Georges Kleist, Editor of the 'Kreuz Zeitung." Two different classes of Prussian society were therefore represented desiring satisfaction.