“You know why?”

“Rallenstein had come unexpectedly.”

“I know.”

“You know?” she cried in surprise.

“Yes. I saw him.”

“Herr Tyrrell! What fearful risks you run.”

“I admit, Fräulein, it was foolish, since it was scarcely fair to you. But at least I heard some interesting news.”

“Tell me.”

“That Prince Theodor cannot marry your Princess.”

“Cannot?”