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. Fortunately, since the beginning of the seventeenth century the Kings of Suavia

. Highness, since your glorious dynasty ascended the throne.

. They have all been mirrors of virtue.

. The kings and the queens have, but since the beginning of the twentieth century the princes and princesses

. Highness! Take care! His Majesty has prohibited expressly reference or allusion to the recent unhappy events which have saddened his heart, alas!—and the hearts of his loyal subjects.

. Alas!

. The Emperor told us yesterday that our uncle and aunt, Prince Stephen and Princess Helena, were both dead.

. [Aside to ] I have a surprise for you later.

. [Idem] What is it?

. [Idem] Wait until we are alone.

. [Idem] What does Alex say?

. Some foolishness or other. Wait until we are alone.

. His Majesty returns to the Palace.

. Then the study hour is over…

. Yes, that will be all for to-day.

. Does the Emperor visit us or shall we go to him?

. As yet I have received no instructions. The confusion at Court because of the arrival of— I forgot that it was not to be mentioned.

. Oh! What harm can it do? The ar-