“What use would it be to return? No doubt you annoyed her very much.”
“I wish you had undertaken the job.”
“I know her. I should have ridden outside.”
“It is, then, the prince’s wish that I should not return?”
“Yes. But he charges me to say that he will never forget your friendly services.”
I was disgusted. But I would force myself on no man.
“Then I’ll go home.”
“That will be much best,” he answered, with revolting alacrity.
“I say, Dumergue, what does the princess say about me?”