“But it is not to be presumed but that Prince Ernest will do the same thing—will engage a whole carriage for himself and suite,” answered Tredegar.
“If he can. But whole carriages are not always to be had, at the last moment before starting. There may chance to be one, and that I will secure.”
They were bowling rapidly along the streets as Alexander spoke.
In due time they reached the crowded station.
“It is a notable blessing that we are not encumbered with baggage,” said Mr. Tredegar, as they pressed their way to the first-class ticket window.
“Yes; what little we have can be taken in the carriage with us,” replied Alexander.
High over the heads of the crowd that was before them, Francis Tredegar held his ten-pound note, and high also over their voices he spoke:
“We want a whole first-class carriage, if you please.”
The note was taken.
“How far?” inquired the agent.