But that would not suit me--my debts would not be paid! I must not tell the king of his brother's inward struggle." "Well!" said the king, as Pollnitz entered, "has my brother really gone to Berlin ?" "Yes, your majesty, and accompanied by the two Messieurs--" "Silence!" cried the king, hastily; "I do not wish to know their names, I should have to punish them also.

He has then gone, and without any hesitation, any reluctance ?" "Yes, sire, without hesitation.

He thinks he has the right to go where he pleases, and to amuse himself as he can." "Order the carriage, Pollnitz," said the king.

"Without doubt my brother has taken the shortest road to Berlin ?" "Yes, sire." "Then there is no danger of our meeting them and being recognized; and as we have relays on the road, we will reach Berlin before them.".