I am not yet intimate with my corn-stealer,' returned the Prince.

'It was in a professional capacity--' 'Like me! Flatterer!' she cried.

'But oblige me in one thing.

Let me find you waiting at the seat--yes, you shall await me; for on this expedition it shall be no longer Prince and Countess, it shall be the lady and the squire--and your friend the thief shall be no nearer than the fountain.

Do you promise ?' 'Madam, in everything you are to command; you shall be captain, I am but supercargo,' answered Otto.
'Well, Heaven bring all safe to port!' she said.