"It is every man for himself, as your excellency knows.

Had I spoken to the colonel, he would have had me broken." "You could have appealed to the duke." "Perhaps.

I am sorry for the girl, but I have a family to take care of." "Well, mark me; this little woman loves music; she comes here often.

The next time she is annoyed by Wallenstein or any one else, you report it to me.

I'll see that it reaches his highness." "I shall gladly do that, your Excellency." Carmichael left the gardens and wandered with aimless step.