On account of the excessive natural heat of his blood he drank nothing but water.

His Grace was restless; and, although there was no lack of courtesy, I fancied he did not wish us to remain.

So after our cups were emptied I asked permission to depart.

The duke acquiesced by rising, and said, turning to Max:-- "May we not try our new hawk together this afternoon ?" "With pleasure, Your Grace," responded Max.
"Then we'll meet at Cambrai Gate near the hour of two," said the duke.
"I thank Your Grace," said Max, bowing.
On our way back to the inn, I told Max of my meeting with the princess, and remarked upon her resemblance to Yolanda.
"You imagined the resemblance, Karl.

There can be but one Yolanda in the world," said Max.