"Even the victories of Don John of Austria must yield to that." The Princess laughed carelessly.

Had Perez spoken the words, she would have frowned, but the King's eyes were watching her.
"His Highness has fled from the field without striking a blow," she said.

"We have not seen him this evening." As she spoke she met the King's gaze with a look of enquiry.
"Don John will be here presently, no doubt," he said, as if answering a question.

"Has he not been here at all since supper ?" "No, Sire; though every one expected him to come at once." "That is strange," said Philip, with perfect self-possession.

"He is fond of dancing, too--no one can dance better than he.