Of course I did.
The Princess (frightened anew).
Then I had rather (About to go back.)
Strübel.
Oh, my dear young lady, you just stay right here. Why, before I'd drive you away I'd pitch myself headlong over a precipice!
The Princess (smiling, reassured).
I only wanted to go out into the woods for half an hour.
Strübel.
Oh, then you're a regular guest here at the Inn?
The Princess (quickly).