"Which way?" asked Julie.
"Toward Italy, I think."
"Is it possible for us to get through?"
"I don't know. The hardships and the dangers undoubtedly will be great."
"But one can endure them."
"You have little to fear. Prince Karl of Auersperg offers you morganatic marriage, and he thinks that he is honoring you."
"But do you, John, think that he is honoring me?"
"Although you would probably be a mere countess and not a princess, your position nevertheless would be great in most continental eyes, far grander than if you were to marry some obscure republican."
"You haven't answered me. Do you think the Prince of Auersperg would be honoring me?"
"I'm not a judge to make decisions. I'm merely stating the facts on either side."