I'm nothing more nor less than a common adventurer." "Whatever you are," the Princess answered steadily, "you are too old to change your life or the manner of it.

One can start again afresh on the other side of forty, but at fifty the thing is hopeless.

Fortunately you have me." "You!" he repeated bitterly.

"You mean that I can dip into your purse for pocket-money when you happen to have any.

I have done too much of it.