The birds were all singing for a wager.
'Sir,' said the Prince at length, turning towards the Englishman, 'you are to me, except by the conventions of society, a perfect stranger.

Of your character and wishes I am ignorant.

I have never wittingly disobliged you.

There is a difference in station, which I desire to waive.

I would, if you still think me entitled to so much consideration--I would be regarded simply as a gentleman.