All this I owe to you." "Not to me," said the prince, smiling; "I only gave to you what was given to me! To the king belong your thanks.

Harsh in words, but gentle in deeds, he has given you this refuge, freeing you from the slavery of poverty, from the sorrow of being homeless.

But tell it not, Wilhelmine.
The king would be angry if it were known that he not only tolerated but showed great generosity to you.

It is a secret that I ought not even to disclose to you.

I could not receive your thanks, for I have not deserved them.