"I have also brought you the ring, Fraeulein, but you may not wear it, and no one may ever see it." "Ah, Max, it is well that you have brought me the promise, for had you not you would never have seen me again.

I thank you for the promise and for the ring.

No one shall see it.

Of that you may be doubly sure.

If by any chance some meddlesome body should see it and tell this arrogant lady of the castle that I have the keepsake she sent you, there would be trouble, Max, there would be trouble.