Come, Herr Greisengesang, there is at least one point for which you have authority.

Enlighten me on that.' 'On that ?' cried the old gentleman.

'O, that is a trifle; a matter, your Highness, of police; a detail of a purely administrative order.

These are simply a selection of the papers seized upon the English traveller.' 'Seized ?' echoed Otto.

'In what sense?
Explain yourself.' 'Sir John Crabtree,' interposed Gotthold, looking up, 'was arrested yesterday evening.' 'It this so, Herr Cancellarius ?' demanded Otto sternly.
'It was judged right, your Highness,' protested Greisengesang.