10/28 "There's half a dozen in the garden, too." "Is there any way to the roofs ?" "None that would serve you." "Mr.Carmichael," said the king, offering his hand, his handsome face kindly and without rancor, "I should be an ungrateful wretch if I did not ask your full pardon. I am indebted to you twice for my life, little as it amounts to. And in my kingdom you will always be welcome. Will you accept my hand, as one man to another ?" "With happiness, your Majesty. And I ask that you pardon my own hasty words." "Thank you." "He is only young," sighed Ludwig. |