"Why, bless my soul, so you have. A tail! Well, think of that!"
Udo showed what he thought of it by waving it peevishly.
"This is not a time for tact," he said. "Tell me what I look like."
Coronel considered for a moment.
"Really frankly?" he asked.
"Y—yes," said Udo nervously.
"Then, frankly, your Royal Highness looks—funny."
"Very funny?" said Udo wistfully.
"Very funny," said Coronel.
His Highness sighed.