Can you not guess the rest ?' And then, as he maintained his silence--'You!' she cried, pointing at him with her finger.

''Tis you they threaten! Your rascal and mine have laid their heads together and condemned you.

But they reckoned without you and me.
We make a _partie carree_, Prince, in love and politics.

They lead an ace, but we shall trump it.

Come, partner, shall I draw my card ?' 'Madam,' he said, 'explain yourself.