When did you begin to use the royal scent upon that yellow beard of yours, Olaf?
If any of us women did so, it would mean blows and exile; but perchance a captain of the guard may be forgiven." "I use no scents, girl, as you know well.

Yet it is true that these rooms reek of them, and they cling to armour." "Yes, and still more to hair.

Well, what gift had my mistress for you to-day ?" "A commission to guard certain prisoners, Martina." "Ah! Have you read it yet?
When you do, I think you'll find that it names you Governor of the jail, which is a high office, carrying much pay and place.

You are in good favour, Olaf, and I hope that when you come to greatness you will not forget Martina.

It was I who put it into a certain mind to give you this commission as the only man that could be trusted in the Court." "I do not forget a friend, Martina," I answered.
"That is your reputation, Olaf.