And an insult to Jugendheit might precipitate war.

It would be far wiser to let me answer the prince regent, saying that your highness will give the proposal your thoughtful consideration." "Have your way, then, but on your head be it if you commit me to anything." The duke was about to gather up his documentary evidence, when Herbeck touched his hand.
"I have an idea," said the chancellor.

"A great many letters reach me from day to day.

I have an excellent memory.

Who knows but that I might find the true conspirator, the archplotter?
Leave them with me, your Highness." "I shall not ask you to be careful with them, Herbeck." "I shall treasure them as my life." The duke departed, stirred as he had not been since the restoration of the princess.