If you will permit me, I would advise you to bow, but not very low, respecting His Majesty's incognito, to seat yourself as soon as he desires it, and to remain till he gives you some speech of dismissal.

Forgive me for going in front of you here.
I have to introduce you to His Majesty's presence." Michael followed him down the steps to the front of the box.
"Lord Comber, All-highest," he said, and instantly stood back.
The Emperor rose and held out his hand, and Michael, bowing over it as he took it, felt himself seized in the famous grip of steel, of which its owner as well as its recipient was so conscious.
"I am much pleased to see you, Lord Comber," said he.

"I could not resist the pleasure of a little chat with you about our beloved England.
And your excellent father, how is he ?" He indicated a chair to Michael, who, as advised, instantly took it, though the Emperor remained a moment longer standing.
"I left him in very good health, Your Majesty," said Michael.
"Ah! I am glad to hear it.

I desire you to convey to him my friendliest greetings, and to your mother also.

I well remember my last visit to his house above the tidal estuary at Ashbridge, and I hope it may not be very long before I have the opportunity to be in England again." He spoke in a voice that seemed rather hoarse and tired, but his manner expressed the most courteous cordiality.