His voice, coming from behind one of the ladies, expressed this thought: "We must have money, a great deal of money." "That is your business," answered the prince.
But already the park gates were opening to the formidable motor-car.
The dinner was sumptuous.

They toasted the Dragon's crest.

Everybody knows that a closed goblet is a sign of sovereignty; so Prince Crucho and Princess Gudrune, his wife, drank out of goblets that were covered-over like ciboriums.

The prince had his filled several times with the wines of Penguinia, both white and red.
Crucho had received a truly princely education, and he excelled in motoring, but was not ignorant of history either.

He was said to be well versed in the antiquities and famous deeds of his family; and, indeed, he gave a notable proof of his knowledge in this respect.