"But where should I seat them? I only have three boxes."
"I asked the Administration not to dispose of the first circle until I had seen your Highness."
"You presumed, then, to think that I should consent to see your play?"
"I relied upon your sense of justice.... You see, monseigneur, I appeal to Philippe awakened."
"Very well. Go and tell M. Taylor that, if the Comédie-Français consents to put back the representation an hour, I will be present at it, and in order to carry this out I will engage the whole circle."
"I will hasten there immediately, monseigneur."
"Are you satisfied?"
"Enchanted! I trust also that your Highness will not have reason to repent of this kindness."
"I hope so too.... Away with you, and good luck!"
I bowed and left.