What is your place in this affair ?" "What affair ?" "The abduction." "I had nothing to do with it, Herr, on my honor.

I was only a porter, and I supposed my errand was in good faith." "How about the gentle push you gave me when the door opened?
My friend, I'm no infant.

Lies will do you no good.

I know everything, and wish only to verify.

You are a police spy, in the employ of the duchess." Maurice felt the arm draw, and bore down on it.
"If I was, do you suppose I'd fool my time on this side of the Thalians ?" Johann shrugged.
"I'm not sure about that," said Maurice, puffing into Johann's face.
"When cabinet ministers play spy, small fry like you will not cavil at the occupation.