I wonder which I shall find him to be ?" "Do you expect to take service with him ?" asked Yolanda, half sadly.

At the mention of the duke's name all smiles and dimples fled incontinently.
"No," answered Max, "I think I shall not take service with the duke.

In truth, I don't know what I shall do.

For what purpose I am going to Burgundy I am sure I cannot say." A short silence ensued, which was broken by Yolanda, speaking archly:-- "Perhaps you are going to Burgundy or to France to win the lady who gave you the ring ?" Max was surprised, and flushed as he answered:-- "That would be an impossible thought, Fraeulein.

If you but knew who the lady is, you would understand that such a hope on my part were a phantasy.