"I do not need that warning. The republican principles of this man are too dangerous for me to listen, under any consideration, to what may be urged in his favour. Go on."
"His Eminence, the envoy plenipotentiary from the Mexican Republic, asks the favour of presenting one of his compatriots to your Highness. It concerns a very urgent interest, and he requests your Highness to have the kindness to grant an audience to-morrow."
"Is the list of audiences complete for to-morrow?"
"No, monseigneur."
"Write that at two o'clock, to-morrow, I will receive the envoy from Mexico, and his compatriot."
The secretary wrote.
A moment passed, and the archduke said to him:
"Does he mention in this letter the name of the person whom he wishes to present?"
"No, monseigneur."
"That is contrary to all custom; I shall not grant the audience."