First, we shall try to avert hostilities by the aid of diplomacy; if that fails the Princess herself will be made to vindicate us.

And why not ?" "You are not going to drag her in!" I exclaimed.
"My dear Jack, of course not.

The Prince and the Count will do that for us.

You understand that she is concerned in all that is to take place, do you not?
Well, then, it will cost her but little." "But this fellow, the Prince!" I cried.

"Let us get out while there is time." Dan regarded me seriously.
"You aren't afraid of him; what do you want to run away for?
My son, there will be some very good sport before this is done.