"
"Particularly the Princess," I said.
He nodded.
"And it's more than likely I am riding for a fall."
He shrugged his shoulders. "It's a fast race over a strange
course--and they will ride you down if they can."
"I know it," said I, "but I fancy I shall rather enjoy the
excitement--and Bernheim and Moore can be depended on, I think."
"Undoubtedly--you may be sure the King chose them advisedly. Consult
them in everything--but, on particular occasions, consult----"
"I'll come to you," I filled in.
"And you may always count on my aid--but, I was about to say, upon
particular occasions consult the Princess."
"Good," said I. "I shall riot in particular occasions."
"P. V." he amended.
"Oh! I'm her cousin," I laughed.
"And so is Lotzen."
"Damn Lotzen," said I, heartily.
"That's well enough as far as it goes, but it's the King's damn you
want."
"I fear he does not swear in English," said I.
"Then, it's up to you to teach him--and the quickest method is to win
the Princess. Marry her and you get the Crown for a bridal present."
"It may be the surest method; I doubt if it's the quickest," said I.
"Well, of course, my dear fellow," he said banteringly, "you know the
lady better than I do.
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