'If it be of any use to her, I forgive.' And with brisk steps he crossed the garden, issued upon the Park, and came to the Flying Mercury.

A dark figure moved forward from the shadow of the pedestal.
'I have to ask your pardon, sir,' a voice observed, 'but if I am right in taking you for the Prince, I was given to understand that you would be prepared to meet me.' 'Herr Gordon, I believe ?' said Otto.
'Herr Oberst Gordon,' replied that officer.

'This is rather a ticklish business for a man to be embarked in; and to find that all is to go pleasantly is a great relief to me.

The carriage is at hand; shall I have the honour of following your Highness ?' 'Colonel,' said the Prince, 'I have now come to that happy moment of my life when I have orders to receive but none to give.' 'A most philosophical remark,' returned the Colonel.

'Begad, a very pertinent remark! it might be Plutarch.