There was a pleased expression on his face.

"I do believe, Count," laughed the Prince, "this fellow expects to kill me.

Now, the pistols." "If you will permit me," said the innkeeper, taking an oblong box from under his coat.

"These are excellent weapons." The Prince laughed.

"I suppose, innkeeper, if the result is disastrous to me, it will please you ?" The innkeeper was not lacking in courtesy.