15/40 Perhaps you spoke to him in a way that gave offense to his dignity. Ah, sir, the members of these ancient royal houses, those of the old type, consider themselves above and beyond the other people of the earth. In Germany you cannot offend them without risk, and it may be, too, that you stand in his way in regard to something that he very much desires!" Although Weber spoke in a whisper his voice was full of energy and earnestness. His words sank with the weight of truth into John's heart. |