A drama from Selig which has all the elements which go to make up a thrilling story of love, jealousy and the rest. The peasant assumes the disguise of a prince to be near the lady he loves, is accepted by her and then torn from her for a short time by cruel fate, only to be restored as her lover when she understands it all. The story is one of those that appeal irresistibly to the average audience, and so well is it staged and so interesting is it throughout that there is never any question about the satisfaction of those who see it. A good love story is always popular, and the capable company which develops this one has caught the spirit of the piece and interprets the author's thought with striking fidelity and with a dash which carries one along with it, almost unconscious that it is a picture and not an actual scene. The acting of the young artist is exceptionally good and it is fittingly supported by Pauline, the girl whom so many loved. The scenes are spirited, and even during the duel there is intense interest in the outcome. When Claude hands back the sword to his disarmed opponent there is regret expressed, and one woman was heard to say: "Oh, what made him do that?" The ending is happy, showing that an artist may become wealthy and influential, though they are so many times represented differently. This is one of the best stories and one of the best films of the week and deserves a long run. It will hold the interest of any audience from beginning to end. – The Moving Picture World, July 24, 1909
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