First go to Von Herzberg, and say to him to send the Prince of Prussia to me immediately upon his arrival.

Why do you wear so mournful a face all of a sudden?
Can it be possible that my chief equerry has so lowered himself as to go among the mechanics, and build chateaux en Espagne?
You know such houses are not suitable for our northern climate, and fall down.

Now, do what I told you, and then go upon the terrace." The equerry glided away with sorrowful mien to Von Herzberg, and communicated the king's commands to him.
"You have made a good purchase," said the minister, in a friendly manner.

"His majesty will be very much pleased with the extraordinary zeal and the great dexterity with which you have arranged the matter.
Count Schmettau has just been here, and he could not sufficiently commend your zeal and prudence, and the sympathy and interest which you showed in the smallest matters, as if the purchase were for yourself.
The count wishes to reserve two oil paintings in the saloon, which are an heirloom from his father.

We cannot but let the count retain them." "Arrange it as you will," answered the equerry, fretfully; "I have nothing more to do with the affair--it lies in your hands." "But where are you going in such haste ?" said Herzberg, as the equerry bowed hastily, and strode through the room toward the door.
"His majesty commanded me to go upon the terrace," he replied, morosely.
Herr von Herzberg looked after him surprised.