First, Prince Henry, and then the Prince of Prussia.

As the latter passed the two gentlemen, the Italian pressed the arm of his companion still harder.

"Look at him attentively, my son," said he, "that is our future and our hope in this country." The Hercules turned hastily, with a look of astonishment, to the Italian.

"The Prince of Prussia ?" asked he, with amazement.
The Italian nodded.

"Do you doubt it ?" he added, reproachfully.