“They would, at least, sir, be entirely unrecognizable.”
“You think so?”
“Beyond doubt, if the oil and the firewood and the candle were placed to the best advantage.”
“Ah, yes. And there would be an end of Rudolf Rassendyll?”
“Sir, I should myself carry the tidings to his family.”
“Whereas the King of Ruritania—”
“Would enjoy a long and prosperous reign, God willing, sir.”
“And the Queen of Ruritania, James?”
“Do not misunderstand me, sir. They could be secretly married. I should say re-married.”
“Yes, certainly, re-married.”