God speed you to Vienna!' 'In the impetuosity of youth,' replied Sir John, 'your Highness has overlooked one circumstance.

I am still fasting.' 'Well, sir,' said Otto, smiling, 'you are your own master; you may go or stay.

But I warn you, your friend may prove less powerful than your enemies.

The Prince, indeed, is thoroughly on your side; he has all the will to help; but to whom do I speak ?--you know better than I do, he is not alone in Grunewald.' 'There is a deal in position,' returned the traveller, gravely nodding.
'Gondremark loves to temporise; his policy is below ground, and he fears all open courses; and now that I have seen you act with so much spirit, I will cheerfully risk myself on your protection.

Who knows?
You may be yet the better man.' 'Do you indeed believe so ?' cried the Prince.