I thank you that you knew me, and, knowing me, followed me trustingly." The searching glance of the king alarmed Louise; his mocking words bewildered her, and she was incapable of reply.
She bowed silently, and allowed herself to be conducted to the divan.
"Sit down, and let us chat awhile," said the king.

"You know I hate the noise of a feast, and love to retire into some corner, unnoticed and unseen.

I had no sooner discovered the fair Louise under this charming costume, than I knew I had found good company.

I ordered Pollnitz to seek out for us some quiet spot, where we might converse freely.
Commence, therefore." "Of what shall I speak, your majesty ?" said Louise, confused and frightened.

She knew well that the king had not found her by chance, but had sought her with a determined purpose.
"Oh! that is a question whose naivete reminds me of the little Louise Schwerin of earlier days.