Flattering, indeed! And she has haughtily dismissed me, if you please." "The Princess has?
What have you been saying to her ?" "Oh, I made the most innocent remark, and it was the truth too, which shows that honesty is not always the best policy.

I merely told her that you had offered me ten times the amount of money she is paying me.

You needn't jump as if somebody had shot off a gun at your ear.

You know you did make such an offer." "You confounded little mischief-maker," cried the Prince in anger.

"Did you tell her what it was for ?" "No.