All the ladies, including Mary, were heavily veiled.

When we entered, Mary addressed Max:-- "Sir Count, you doubtless heard my announcement to the king of France.
It was my father's desire at one time to unite Styria and Burgundy by marriage.

I myself sent you a letter and a ring that you doubtless still possess.

Are you pleased with my offer ?" Max fell to his knee before the princess:-- "Your Highness's condescension is far beyond my deserts.

There are few men who could refuse your offer, but I am pledged to another, and I beg Your Highness--" "Enough, enough," cried the princess, indignantly.