But he was wrong. Andrew did not come, and several little things occurred to show him that there was undue excitement about the place.
At last his suspense came to an end, as he sat alone, for Andrew appeared looking flushed and excited, glanced sharply round as soon as he was inside the door, caught sight of his friend, and half ran to join him.
“Oh, here you are, then, at last!” cried Frank.
“At last,” said the lad.
“Yes; where have you been—news-hunting?”
“Yes,” he whispered excitedly; “news-hunting, and I ran it down.”
“What is it? There are three officers with the Prince, and I heard some one say that a messenger was to be despatched to bring the King back to town.”
“Did you hear that?” cried Andrew excitedly.
“Yes.”
“Ah!” ejaculated Andrew.