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284 which I wore. I thought he would question me about it; but after fingering it idly he let his head fall on his pillow.

"I don't know when I shall see you again," he said faintly, almost listlessly.

"If I can ever serve you again, sire," I answered.

His eyelids closed. Fritz came with the doctor. I kissed the king's hand, and let Fritz lead me away. I have never seen the king since.

Outside Fritz turned, not to the right, back toward the drawbridge, but to the left, and, without speaking, led me upstairs, through a handsome corridor in the château.

"Where are we going?" I asked.

Looking away from me, Fritz answered:

"She has sent for you. When it is over come back to the bridge. I'll wait for you there."

"What does she want?" said I, breathing quickly.

He shook his head.

"Does she know everything?"