CHAPTER V.
Hillars went to the sideboard and emptied half a glass of brandy.
Coming back to his chair he remained in a reverie for a short time.
Then he resumed his narrative.
The Princess looked up into my face and smiled.
"Yes; thence to France.

Ah, I could go alone.

But listen, monsieur.
Above all things there must be a scandal.

A Princess elopes with an American adventurer.

The Prince will withdraw his suit.