This being Rome I shall do as the Romans do. I believe I called
you a liar; I will do so again. Is the object of my errand plain?"
"As I said to your friend," smiled the Prince, "I will send a lackey
down here to take care of you. Count, we shall hardly get to the
station in time to catch the train. Young man, stand aside; you annoy
me, I have no time to discuss the Princess or her lovers. Release my
horse!"
"What a damned cur you are!" cried Hillars, losing his airy tone. "By
God, you will fight me, if I have to knock you down and spit upon you!"
Then with full force he flung his hat into the face of the Prince.
"You have written finis to your tale," said the Prince, dismounting.
"Your Highness!" exclaimed the Count, springing to the ground, "this
must not be. You shall not risk your life at the hands of this damned
adventurer."
"Patience, Count," said the Prince, shaking off the hand which the
Count had placed upon his shoulder. "Decidedly, this fellow is worth
consideration. Since we have no swords, sir, and they seem to be
woman's weapons these days, we will use pistols.
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