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I. The Adventure Begins3
II. The Inadvertence of Frau Johann24
III. The Young Man With the Bare Knees34
IV. Max Versus Maximilian66
V. Not Down In The Programme 81
VI. The Honours Of The Day 98
VII. Ten Minutes Grace 107
VIII. The Bear In His Den 131
IX. A White Night 152
X. "The Emperor Will Understand" 186
XI. The Last Of The Magic Citrons 202
XII. Between Man And Man 221
XIII. News By Telephone 248
XIV. The Chancellor's Luck 256
XV. The Oldness Of The Chancellor 284
XVI. The Opening Of A Door 297
XVII. The Third Course 302

The Adventure of Princess Sylvia

CHAPTER I

3

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS

"Who is Sylvia? What is she,

That all our swains commend her?"

"I'm dashed if I do!" said the Princess.

"My dear—if anyone should hear you!" groaned the Grand Duchess. "He is a most estimable young man, I am sure, and a very suitable match."