I go to tell monsieur." She disappeared, and the Princess lay still upon her couch, thinking.
Soon she heard steps outside, and with a little sigh she turned her head toward the door.

The man who entered was tall, and of the ordinary type of well-born Englishmen.

He was carefully dressed, and his somewhat scanty hair was arranged to the best advantage.

His features were hard and lifeless.

His eyes were just a shade too close together.
The maid ushered him in and withdrew at once.
"Come and sit by my side, Nigel, if you want to talk to me," the Princess said.