"Is my cousin to deliver the documents to you after the hour of eight o'clock ?" "That is no affair of yours, and your question is impertinent," answered the king.

"Obey my commands and keep your lips sealed, if you would oblige your king, save trouble to yourself, and perhaps be rewarded.

Hear me, Clyde! I will brook no interference in this matter.

Do you fully understand ?" "Yes, your Majesty.

To obey the king's command is the highest duty I know," I answered, hanging my head.
"Ah, that is better.