One little, unfeeling hand Toro carried to his heart.
“Dear lady,” he said, “I did not do it for thee.”
The Lady Hollyhock frowned, and withdrew her hand immediately.
“You did not?” she exclaimed.
“Nay, dear lady. I did it because of my conscience, because I believe in the Emperor, and not the Shogun.”
The Princess turned her back upon him.
“You are angry, sweet lady?” interrogated the agitated Toro.
No reply.
“Lady, you were angry with me when you thought I did it for you, and now when you know I did not you are still angry.”
“A princess must have her brave knight,” said the Lady Hollyhock, haughtily.