For a moment she could only say, "Max, Max," and he remained silent.
When she recovered control of her voice she said:-- "How proud we are of you, Sir Max! Uncle and aunt have told me how brave and merciful you were at the combat." "Your Highness surely knows all that can be told on the subject, since you were there and took so active a part in the adventure," answered Max.

"It is I who should be grateful, and I am.

I owe my life to Your Highness." "You honor me too much, Sir Max," said Yolanda, looking up with surprise and bowing low before him.

"Let my elevation be gradual that I may grow accustomed to my rank.

Make of me first a great lady, and then, say, a countess.