This course could not last long; he was obliged to retire to his estate, which narrowly escaped forfeiture to his creditors.
So ignominious an end after such worthy service was, however, prevented by the personal interference of the old Prince, who, from his private resources, paid off the most pressing creditors.

To the last, the old Prince received him as a friend, and listened to his counsel.

Thyma was ever in hopes that some change in the balance of parties would give him his opportunity.

When the young Prince succeeded, he was clever enough to see that the presence of such men about his Court gave it a stability, and he, too, invited Thyma to tender his advice.

The Baron's hopes now rose higher than ever, but again he was disappointed.
The new Prince, himself incapable, disliked and distrusted talent.