But Lady Angela seemed puzzled at my silence.

She looked at me for a moment inquiringly out of her soft dark eyes.

I made no sign.

She turned away to the Prince.
"If you are sure that you can walk without pain," she said.

"We will not trouble you, Mr.Ducaine," she added, as I moved to open the door.
So they left me alone, and I was not sure whether the honours remained with him or with me.