This letter does not state the why and wherefore of their presence here." "It holds enough for me." "Will your highness leave the matter in my hands ?" "Herbeck, in some things you are weak." "And in others I am strong," smiled the chancellor.

"I am weak when there is talk of war; I am strong when peace is in the balance." "Is it possible, Herbeck, that you do not appreciate the magnitude of the situation ?" "It is precisely because I do that I wish to move slowly.Wait.Let the police find out _why_ they are here.

There will be time enough then to declare war.

They have never seen her highness.

Who knows ?" "Ah! But they have violated the treaty." "That depends upon whether their presence here is or is not a menace to the state.