CHAPTER V
MASTER AND SERVANT
When the young lady and her governess left the booth and wended their way along the country road, the peasants respectfully made way for them and even Bobichel paused in his tricks. Irene held her little head sidewise as she walked through the crowd, while the governess marched with proudly uplifted head.
"Thank God," said Madame Ursula, "there is the carriage."
An elegant equipage came in sight, and a groom led a beautiful racer by the bridle.
"Step in, Madame Ursula," said Irene, laughing, as she vaulted into the saddle.
"But you promised me—"
"To be at the castle the same time as you," added the young lady. "And I shall keep my promise. Forward, Almanser!"
The horse flew along like an arrow, and Madame Ursula, sighing, got into the carriage, which started off in the same direction.
"Who is the handsome lady?" asked Bobichel.