The blush which had faded from her cheeks appeared on his, and he began to babble some foolish word about his unworthiness when the Princess-mother interrupted him in a grudging voice,-- "Mr.Wogan, you were to bring a written authority from the Prince my husband." Wogan drew himself up straight.
"Your Highness," said he, with a bow of the utmost respect, "I was given such an authority." The Princess-mother held out her hand.

"Will you give it me ?" "I said that I was given such an authority.

But I have it no longer.

I was attacked on my way from Ohlau.

There were five men against me, all of whom desired that letter.