VI. The Princess and the Diplomatist
VII. The Royal House-Spy
VIII. The Clouds Gather
IX. Brother and Sister
X. The Stolen Child
XI. The Discovery
XII. The Morning at Sans-Souci
XIII. A Husband's Revenge
XIV. The Separation




BOOK I.


CHAPTER I.

THE KING.


The king laid his flute aside, and with his hands folded behind his
back, walked thoughtfully up and down his room in Sans-Souci. His
countenance was now tranquil, his brow cloudless; with the aid of
music he had harmonized his soul, and the anger and displeasure he
had so shortly before felt were soothed by the melodious notes of
his flute.

The king was no longer angry, but melancholy, and the smile that
played on his lip was so resigned and painful that the brave Marquis