“I think it is the signal for a restoration, Highness.”
The Prince rose.
“Is it more than a riot?”
“I think so, Sir.”
“They want me—the people want me?”
“The burgomasters say so. It seems they were fired by the example of Ter Veere—which has proclaimed Your Highness Stadtholder with much enthusiasm.”
William flushed.
“But Ter Veere is my own lordship.”
“You will at least see this deputation from Dordt, sir?”
“Yes—I will see them.”