He sprang to his feet with a cry of astonishment, and stood face to face with the little prince.
"You see I have found you," cried the child gleefully.

"I saw you several times in the crowd today, but you would not come near me.
Never mind; this is much better, for here we can talk, here we can be friends.

Are you aweary of their gay shows?
So am I, in faith.
We have seen the same thing everywhere, and it is so good to be alone sometimes.

I love not to be always followed and watched.
"See you that dim, dark wood?
Let us e'en hide ourselves therein for a short hour.

My mother will miss me from her side anon, and will send to seek me.