"I protest," said he.
"Against what ?" asked Gretchen.
"It is the King's will that you become my wife.

He will not tolerate this attitude of yours.

Your principality is in jeopardy, let me tell you." "Does the fact that I have promised the King to become your wife detract from my power?
Not a jot.

Till you are my husband, I am mistress here--and after." "As to that, we shall see," said the Prince.

"Then you intend to keep your promise ?" "Is there man or woman who can say that I ever broke one ?" "Your Highness, what are your commands ?" It was the innkeeper who spoke.