"Read it to me."
"His Highness, the Minister of the Interior, begs to inform your Majesty that since his absence a propaganda unfavorable to the throne is being actively spread in the Court and in the town. The partisans of Prince Gudulfin believe the occasion favorable to seize the Government."
Fandor pretended anger.
"Ah, it's Prince Gudulfin again!"
"Alas, Sire, it is always the Prince."
Fandor repressed a violent laugh.
"Is that all?"
"No, Sire. His Highness the Minister requested to know, in the name of the Queen, when your Majesty has the intention of returning to his Kingdom."
Fandor rose and tapping Wulf amicably on the shoulder replied:
"Tell the Queen that business of the greatest importance keeps me in Paris, but that before long I hope to return to the Court."