"'Ha! ha! What are you doing up there, Knapwurst?'
"'I am reading the family records, monseigneur.'
"'And you enjoy it?'
"'Very much, monseigneur.'
"'Well, well! I am glad to hear it; if it weren't for you, Knapwurst, who would know of the glory of the Nidecks?' and he goes off laughing. I do as I please here!"
"He is a good master then?"
"Oh, monsieur, what a heart, and what kindness!" exclaimed the dwarf, clasping his hands. "He has but one fault."
"And what is that?"
"He has no ambition."
"How so?"