It is but natural; you are beautiful, and will always meet with men who will madly love you." "In that case," exclaimed the princess, "I will create a solitude around me, which indeed seems to be what is wished, and what is being prepared for me.

But no, I prefer to return to London.

There I am known and appreciated.

I shall have friends, without fearing they may be regarded as my lovers.

Shame! it is a disgraceful suspicion, and unworthy a gentleman.