William was silent.
“How they fought——” There was only one tongue for him now.
William spoke in his careful English—
“I shall miss you, Bromley.”
“Ah, I understand you … now.”
The Prince smoothed his pillow.
“Don’t trouble—” The Englishman moved his head restlessly. “—It isn’t worth while——”
“I would give a deal to save you.”
“Why … how hot it is.…”