He came forward with difficulty, looking like a ghost.

Only a strong effort of will kept him from falling--an effort that gave to his face the immobility of a marble mask.

He had heard the voice of his father, whom, depraved and shameless as he was, he yet respected and dreaded, and he hoped to be able to conceal his wound from him.

He bit his lips so as not to cry out or groan in his agony, and resolutely swallowed down the bloody foam that kept rising and filling his mouth.
He even took off his hat, in spite of the frightful pain the raising of his arm caused him, and stood uncovered and silent before his angry parent.
"Sir," said the prince, severely, "your misdeeds transcend all limits, and your behaviour is such that I shall be forced to implore the king to send you to prison, or into exile.

You are not fit to be at large.
Abduction--imprisonment--criminal assault.