"It is a modest palace, countess; and I am a much less important person, here, than when I was supposed to be commanding our army." He assisted her to alight, and then rang a bell.

A man came round from the back of the house, and took the horse from Pierre, who was holding it; while Henri entered the house with the countess.

A minute later, he ran out from the house again.
"Now that I have handed over the countess to my mother, I can speak to you both," he said heartily.

"I am pleased to see you, Francois, and you too, Monsieur Philip." "My cousin insisted on my coming with him, prince, and assured me that you would not be displeased at the liberty.

But of course, I intend to quarter myself in the town." "You will do no such thing," the prince said.