1/57 But Styria was so far away, and so little known, even to courtiers of considerable rank, that the fact made no great stir in Peronne. To Frau Kate and Twonette the disclosure came with almost paralyzing effect. When we were alone in our room, Max said: "The Princess Mary has treated me as if I were a boy." "She saved your life," I returned. "Calli would certainly have killed you had she not acted quickly." "I surely owe her my life," said Max, "though I have little knowledge of what happened after I fell from my horse until I rose to my feet by her help. |