"Yes, monsieur," replied the wondering squire.
"Be good enough to inform her Highness that I crave the honor of paying my respects to her."
"But, monsieur, her Highness—"
"Has arisen."
"But—"
"Go!"
"But I thought that monsieur's departure—"
"My departure will depend upon the interview I propose to have with her Highness."
"I say that because I have no orders from my mistress."
"And I say this," retorted Canolles, "because I have an order from the king."