The difficulty is, I have absolutely no power over a single soldier or
official in Dornlitz. The Governor's orders are absolute--none but the
King can reverse them. And, alas! at this moment, I have very little
influence with His Majesty."
"Then, you decline to aid me?" she asked, very quietly--the smoke was
again going through the lamp shade.
"On the contrary, I am ready to do anything I can; but, I fear, I'm
powerless. Indeed, if you're under the close surveillance you
indicate, it would be about impossible. And I know whereof I speak.
You would be no more immune in my carriage than in a public cab. Even
if I were beside you, you could not pass the gates. It might, however,
be effected in some way I cannot scheme, on the instant. I will
investigate and, if I can devise any method, I shall do my utmost to
release you."
She straightened up--and the fan quit its beating.
"That sounds well--and may mean well; but, it's short of the mark,"
said she. "I am determined not to remain in this town another day.
You must get me away before to-morrow night."
"Impossible!" Lotzen exclaimed. "You know not what you ask."
She looked at him coldly.
"Very good, Your Highness," she said.
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