And for some time to come, uncle mine, I shall treasure that happiness." "And the little Gretchen ?" "Yes, yes! I have been a scoundrel." And the king's eyes grew moist.
"You are happy, Mr.Carmichael; you have no crown to weigh against your love." "Has he not ?" mocked Ludwig.
"That, uncle, is neither kind nor gallant." And from that moment Carmichael's heart warmed toward the young man, whose sorrow was greater than his own.

For the king was giving up the woman who loved him, while Carmichael was only giving up the woman he loved, which is a distinction.
"I ask Mr.Carmichael's pardon," said Prince Ludwig frankly.

"But my temper has been sadly tried.

Will you grant me a favor ?" "If it is in my power," said Carmichael.
"Go at once to our embassy and notify them what has taken place." "I will do that at once.

If only I could find some way for you to escape!" "There is none," said the king.