You cannot cross, and you cannot go home, and you cannot have any explanation; except that it is the King's will! Explanation ?" he grumbled, in a lower tone, "you will get it soon enough, I warrant! Before you want it!" "But there is a boat going to cross," said the other, controlling his temper by an effort and speaking with dignity.

"You told me that by the King's order no one could cross; and you arrested me because, having urgent need to visit St.Germain, I persisted.

Now what does this mean, Captain Pallavicini?
Others are crossing.

I ask what this means ?" "Whatever you please, M.de Pavannes," the Italian retorted contemptuously.

"Explain it for yourself!" I started as the name struck my ear, and at once cried out in surprise, "M.