'Is the Grand Duke content always to stay at home ?' 'On the contrary, he is a great traveller, much more so than Prince Aribert.
I may tell you, what no one knows at present, outside this hotel, that his Royal Highness the Grand Duke, with a small suite, will be here to-morrow.' 'In London ?' asked Nella.
'Yes.' 'In this hotel ?' 'Yes.' 'Oh! How lovely!' 'That is why your humble servant is here to-night--a sort of advance guard.' 'But I understood,' Racksole said, 'that you were--er--attached to Prince Aribert, the uncle.' 'I am.

Prince Aribert will also be here.

The Grand Duke and the Prince have business about important investments connected with the Grand Duke's marriage settlement....

In the highest quarters, you understand.' 'For so discreet a person,' thought Racksole, 'you are fairly communicative.' Then he said aloud: 'Shall we go out on the terrace ?' As they crossed the dining-room Jules stopped Mr Dimmock and handed him a letter.

'Just come, sir, by messenger,' said Jules.
Nella dropped behind for a second with her father.