False hopes led me astray.

I thought Graustark was the home, the genesis of Romance, and I'm more or less like that chap we've read about, who was always in search of adventure.

Somehow, Graustark hasn't come up to expectations.

Up to date, this is the slowest burg I've ever seen.

I'm leaving next Saturday for Vienna." "I see," cackled Spantz, his eyes twinkling with mirth.