Alone I feel helpless--stranded--bewildered.
"Ha! what is that?
Who comes this way ?" "Your faithful servant, gracious prince," cried Paul, springing out of his concealment and throwing himself at young Edward's feet.

"My dear, dear lord, how come you here alone, unarmed, defenceless, in the midst of a hostile country?
Methinks I do but dream; but yet the face, the voice--I cannot be mistaken.

O sweet prince, did we not truly say that we should meet again?
Do you remember me ?" "Remember you, good Paul?
Of a truth I do, and that right well; and it is indeed a happy chance that has thrown you across my path this day.

But Paul, on your life, on your loyalty as a subject, call me not prince again.

It might cost me my life, and you yours.
"Hush! I will be obeyed, and I will explain in brief.