The king’s anger was already subdued.
“In the eyes of the police, criminality is then the normal condition of mankind,” he said, smilingly.
“Sir, you have no right to question the police so pointedly,” said Niclas, sternly. “You are here to be questioned, and not to question.”
The king laughingly arrested the uplifted arm of his companion.
“Mon Dieu,” he murmured, “do you not see that this is amusing me highly? Ask, sir, I am ready to answer.”
“Have you a pass?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Then give it to me to vise.”
“To do so, I should have to open my bag, and that would be very inconvenient, but, if the law absolutely demands it, I will do it.”
“The law demands it.”