"Wise men would call all I have done madness," she answered. "Listen,
Dumitru, there is more."
When she had finished there was silence.
"You would have me play the traitor," said the man, slowly.
"He is never a traitor who obeys the word of his sovereign," she answered.
"But, Princess—-"
"Am I your sovereign, Dumitru?"
"My beloved Princess, indeed."
"Then obey, Dumitru. Act promptly when I give the word. It shall be soon. Perhaps to-night."