He died in the uniform and under the flag I reverence.' 'I rejoice that your Highness has had this experience of us.

I have to imagine that I expressed myself badly.

My English training certainly does not preclude the respect due to exalted rank.

Your Highness will, I trust humbly, pardon my offence.

I do not excuse myself because I cannot withdraw, and I am incapable of saying that I regret it.' 'In cool blood you utter that ?' exclaimed the prince.
His amazement was unfeigned.
'What are the impossible, monstrous ideas you--where--?
Who leads you to fancy there is one earthly chance for you when you say you cannot withdraw?
Cannot?
Are you requested?
Are you consulted?
It is a question to be decided in the imperative: you must.