No one has reasons for thanking you." "Sire, I desire no other thanks.

Had I been paid with money for my services, instead of fine speeches, I would have been as rich as Croesus." "And a beggar in virtue," said the king, smiling.

"But go, I was wrong to reproach you.

I shall now go to Berlin, and when my brother arrives he shall find me there.

Go now, my grand chamberlain, and take the prince my permission for a three days' absence.".