But as we left home before dinner, and as _yours_ is over, may I request your lordship to believe that I should be delighted to take something cold ?" The ambassador at once ordered a sumptuous collation, to which the king did full justice; and his majesty was shown to the royal chamber, as he complained of fatigue.

The queen accompanied him, remarking that she was sound asleep, but would waken presently.

Neither of them said "Good-night" to the prince.

Indeed, they did not see him again, for he was on the balcony with Lady Rosalind.

They found a great deal to say to each other, and at last the prince asked her to be his wife; and she said that if the king and her father gave their permission--why, then she would! After this she went to bed; and the prince, who had not slept at all the night before, felt very sleepy also.