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. It was already too late at the time. Your Majesty, if an open scandal was to be avoided.

. But the flight? Who promoted it?—a fitting end to the adventure!

. The Princess threatened suicide, and I was confident that she was irresponsible. How shall I convince Your Majesty? I adore the Princess.

. Baroness, I shall be grateful to you forever.

. I have been insulted, I have lost the favor of the Emperor, the honor of a Rosenberg has been called in question! The Emperor reflects upon my past—my past, which was exemplary in virtue. I throw myself upon Your Highness for consolation, my Princess whom I adore!

. I shall never desert you, Baroness, my heart, my life, my soul!

. This is too much, upon my honor! Baroness, you are insufferable. Never appear again at Court, no matter what the provocation.—Let us have done once for all. I assume that your excuses are identical with your cousin's, who is another hero of love romance. Apparently you have very little faith in love as the ideal road to happiness, since you desire to have your allowance as Princess continued as well. Am I right?

. You insult me. I merely ask that you grant my application for a divorce, so that I may dispose of my hand freely, as my heart dictates.

. After running away? What good would that do you? Marriage with Herr Rosmer, as a corespondent, would be extra-legal, to say the least.

. I am unable to see it. Herr Rosmer travelled with me; it was his duty as the Prince's secretary.