But now, stripped and naked and at war with the world, for all his desire, he would have none of her love.

Not he....

At last he wrote: PRINCESS,--A thousand grateful thanks for last night's gracious act--the act of the very great lady that I have the privilege of knowing you to be.
PAUL SAVELLI.
He rang for a servant and ordered the note to be sent by hand, and then went out to Hickney Heath to see to the burying of his dead.

On his return he found a familiar envelope with the crown on the flap awaiting him.

It contained but few words: PAUL, come and see me.