"
"That's one way to look at it," said I, "and I reckon I shall have to
accept it. In fact, I'm remitted to it or to chucking the whole thing
overboard."
Courtney smiled approvingly. "That's the reasonable point of view.
Now, stick to it, and give Lotzen no quarter--you may be sure he will
give you none."
"I shall countenance no violence," I insisted.
"One is permitted to repel force by force."
"I shall not hesitate to do that, you may be sure."
"Good!" said he. "Now we understand the situation and each other; and
I can assist you more effectively."
"I shall advise you the moment anything new develops," said I.
"And remember, Major, to either you or Lotzen the Princess means the
Crown. Frederick will be only too glad to pass it so to his own
descendants."
"That's the truth," said I. "But I reckon the Princess doesn't need
the Crown to get Lotzen or me."
"Do you realize how lucky it is, under the circumstances, that you are
unmarried?" Courtney inquired.
"Rather--only, if I had chanced to be married, I would still be your
Military Attache. Frederick would never have given me the chance to be
an Archduke."
"At least, it's sure he would never have given you a chance to be a
King.
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