I would not issue my commands with so much gusto--it is from no merit in yourself they are obeyed.

What are you?
What have you to do in this grave council?
Go,' she cried, 'go among your equals?
The very people in the streets mock at you for a prince.' At this surprising outburst the whole council sat aghast.
'Madam,' said the Baron, alarmed out of his caution, 'command yourself.' 'Address yourself to me, sir!' cried the Prince.

'I will not bear these whisperings!' Seraphina burst into tears.
'Sir,' cried the Baron, rising, 'this lady--' 'Herr von Gondremark,' said the Prince, 'one more observation, and I place you under arrest.' 'Your Highness is the master,' replied Gondremark, bowing.
'Bear it in mind more constantly,' said Otto.

'Herr Cancellarius, bring all the papers to my cabinet.

Gentlemen, the council is dissolved.' And he bowed and left the apartment, followed by Greisengesang and the secretaries, just at the moment when the Princess's ladies, summoned in all haste, entered by another door to help her forth..