The Princess.

Oh, no! That wouldn't be nice. Not that way----

Frau v. Brook (amazed).

What?--What!--Why, your Highness----!

The Princess.

Let me be, Eugenie. This young man and I have become far too good friends to part in such an unfriendly, yes, almost hostile, fashion.

Frau v. Brook.

Your Highness, I am very much----

The Princess (to Strübel).

You and I will certainly remember this hour with great pleasure, and I thank you for it with all my heart. If I only had a rose with me so as to give you your dear wish!--Eugenie, haven't we any roses with us?