She is a good and pure woman, and I love her as a man might love an angel.' 'And yet you would deceive her as to your debts, Eugen ?' 'Not her, but her absurd parents, and perhaps the Emperor.

They have heard rumours, and I must set those rumours at rest by presenting to them a clean sheet.' 'I am glad you have been frank with me, Eugen,' said Prince Aribert, 'but I will be plain with you.

You will never marry the Princess Anna.' 'And why ?' said Eugen, supercilious again.
'Because her parents will not permit it.

Because you will not be able to present a clean sheet to them.

Because this Sampson Levi will never lend you a million.' 'Explain yourself.' 'I propose to do so.