14/18 He will provide you with servants in the livery of our house. How many do you wish--two ?" "One will suffice." "And if he does not suit you, dismiss him and demand another. You shall have no ground for suspecting me of placing a spy upon you in the guise of a servant." "Even if you should, it would trouble me little. A spy would find nothing to report to you." "My dear Blanka, no one sees his own face except in a mirror; others can see it at all times." "Have you anything to criticise in my conduct ?" "Nothing, I assure you. I know your firmness of principle. |