I was simply speaking from the heart.

But I doubt if the prince regent is a better man than our Herbeck." "I prefer Herbeck, never having met the prince regent.

But I have some news for your highness." "News for me ?" "Yes.

I am about to ask for my recall," he said, the idea having come into his mind at that precise moment.
"Your recall ?" Had he been looking at her he would have noticed that the color on her fair cheeks had gone a shade lighter.
"Yes." "Is not this sudden?
it is not very complimentary to Ehrenstein." "The happiest days in my life have been spent here." "Then why seek to be recalled ?" "I am essentially a man of action, your Highness.

I am growing dull and stupid amid these charming pleasures.