You know, of course, that I entirely disapprove of your present position here ?" "I gathered as much, your Excellency." "We will have no reserves with one another," the Prince declared, lighting a cigar.

"I know quite well that you form part of a network of espionage in this country which I consider wholly unnecessary.

That is simply a question of method.

I have no doubt that you are here with the same object as I am, the object which the Kaiser has declared to me with his own lips is nearest to his heart--to cement the bonds of friendship between Germany and England." "You believe, sir, that that is possible ?" "I am convinced of it," was the earnest reply.

"I do not know what the exact nature of your work over here is to be, but I am glad to have an opportunity of putting before you my convictions.