To the guests it was an event; and some even went as far as to whisper that the handsome young man was Prince Frederick, incognito.
"God save your Royal Highness," said Maurice, at loss for other words.
He released her hand and stepped back.
"Until this evening, then, Monsieur;" and the royal barouche rolled away.
"Who loves me, loves my dog," said Maurice, as he sped to his room..