"My family motto is semper paratus—always ready," replied Saunders lightly. "But I understand our train does not start for Nussheim till 8 A.M. I came early because I wished to talk over a delicate situation with you."
"Talk away," said the King, attacking another roll, and draining his coffee cup.
"The Princess Gloria is in Weidenbruck."
Karl nodded thoughtfully.
"And her address?" he asked.
"I don't know. I did not want to know, so I refused to see her home last night."
Again the King nodded. He understood his friend's position perfectly.
"The Princess Gloria——" he began, producing an enormous meerschaum pipe, and proceeding to stuff it with some dark tobacco.
"Is being very closely watched," said a voice from the doorway. It was General Meyer, who had entered unannounced, as was his privilege.
"And how about Father Bernhardt?" grunted the King, puffing at his pipe without looking up. "He has been closely watched for some time."