“Very good, Ivan.”
“Master.” The servant’s voice was humble. “You seem different, to-night. You seem — “
“I am worried, Ivan. That is why I have returned. I have been gone for several days, and I have been in danger. To-night, I have work to do. Work for you. Come.”
Ivan followed Prince Zuvor.
They reached the basement. The prince went to the place where Ivan kept the make-up boxes, and removed them.
“Master,” said Ivan. “Let me form your disguise.”
Prince Zuvor shook his head.
“No, Ivan. I am not going out. It is you who will go out to-night. You will be Fritz. You will go in my place.”
“Where, master?”
“To a meeting, little one. Listen closely — “