"Yes."

A dark cloud passed over the brow of the prince; then,
dashing his hand across it, "Do you still see any difficulty
in announcing me?" said he.

"Sire, pardon me," replied the officer, "but I could not
imagine a king under so simple an exterior; and yet I had
the honor to tell your majesty just now that I had seen
Charles I. But pardon me, monsieur; I will go and inform the
king."

But returning after going a few steps, "Your majesty is
desirous, without doubt, that this interview should be a
secret?" said he.

"I do not require it; but if it were possible to preserve it
---- "

"It is possible, sire, for I can dispense with informing the
first gentleman on duty; but, for that, your majesty must
please to consent to give up your sword."

"True, true; I had forgotten that no one armed is permitted
to enter the chamber of a king of France."

"Your majesty will form an exception, if you wish it; but
then I shall avoid my responsibility by informing the king's
attendant."