“I would remind Your Majesty this is no affair of His Highness.”
“I know,” assented Louis; “and I will tell you this for His Highness’ private satisfaction, that his advantage is clearly looked to in these same Articles of Peace.”
“I was assured so in London, Sire.”
Louis faintly smiled.
“What is said in London I generally say first, Sir Gabriel.”
The Prince’s messenger bowed—
“I am well enough informed to know who rules Europe, Sire.”
His Majesty accepted the compliment with serene graciousness.
“Let His Highness put his affairs in my hands and he will not repent it, Sir Gabriel.”