This misunderstanding whets my curiosity.
SECKENDORF.
You are in error, Baronet, if you believe that we have opposed the suit of the Prince of Wales. Procure me an opportunity to speak to the Prince, and I will consider it an honor to be allowed to repeat this assurance in his own presence.
HOTHAM (pointing to the KING's door).
The door of His Majesty's Cabinet is, I am told, always open to the
Imperial Envoy.
SECKENDORF (aside).
The King's Cabinet! Where the Court tailor has just taken the white domino [Aloud.] H'm! Baronet Hotham, do you happen to be acquainted with the legend of the White Lady, connected for centuries with the history of the House of Brandenberg?
HOTHAM.
I am, Your Excellency. And I hear that the White Lady has been seen again recently.
SECKENDORF (aside).