“Speak a little more moderately, my child—or you will get into trouble,” said the Prince, slightly smiling.
The young student sank to one knee on the flagstones.
“What can I do to serve Your Highness?” he asked passionately.
“Be prudent—for your own sake,” returned William. “M. de Witt is still master.”
The other two broke in—
“He is a traitor!”
“Nay,” said the Prince; “he is a good man.”
“A traitor to your House, Highness, and to the country.”
“I do not say so,” answered William. “But it seems he is not popular.”
“The people hate him.…”