“Yes, yes?” he cried.
The prince, surrounded by his guards, could only gaze at Drexel in his commanded silence.
“For God’s sake, what does this mean?” Drexel demanded in dismay.
Thus abjured, the prince opened his mouth. “I am——”
“Stop, prince!” the captain broke in. “Remember, you cannot speak.”
“He cannot speak?” cried Drexel.
“Such is the order.”
“But I must know! I must know!”
“He can say nothing,” said the captain in a tone of finality.
Drexel stared at the prince in helpless despair. The prince turned to the captain.