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"No, Your Royal Highness," said she, "they cannot be removed not in the way you mean; your word is passed to your King." Your King! It was the first reminder I was no longer a free American, and it gave me something of a shock. And Dehra understood, and showed no mercy.
For six months the matter pended, and still Dehra held firm. Then Titia mobilized its army and demanded a decision within two days: either the Princess or Murdol. It got a "No" in two hours. The declaration of war followed straight-way. Most of these facts were already known to me. Those of latest happening came to Courtney from the State Department on the eve of our sailing.
I asked if she were not beautiful to-night." "She is always very handsome," I said. "And she looks particularly well in blue." Dehra smiled slyly. "It's the same gown she wore at the Birthday Ball." I bit my lip then, suddenly, I got very brave. "Tell me," I said. "How did you know I kissed her, that night?" "I saw it." "The Dev ! Oh!" I exclaimed. I was brave no longer.
Courtney and Major Dalberg shall dine with His Majesty and me this evening." "But, Your Highness," Lady Helen began. "But me no buts," said Dehra; "it will be en famille; come along." Courtney gave me an amused smile and shook his head; but, like a good courtier, he made no protest. For my part, I was very glad for his company on this particular evening.
Geoghegan's work, in which are given the names of all the Indian silkworms known by him up to the year 1871. Of Attacus atlas, Captain Hutton says: "It is common at 5,500 feet at Mussoorie, and in the Dehra Doon; it is also found in some of the deep warm glens of the outer hills.
Behind me clattered a brilliant Staff, and in my hand was the Baton of a Marshal, yet, never in my life, had I felt so utterly alone as at that moment. And Lotzen's recent sneer, that I could hope to hold the Crown only if the Princess Dehra were my Queen, struck me in all its truth.
On one other occasion after her Ranchi visit I had opportunity to see Ananda Moyi Ma. She stood among her disciples some months later on the Serampore station platform, waiting for the train. "Father, I am going to the Himalayas," she told me. "Generous disciples have built me a hermitage in Dehra Dun."
"Your Majesty's logic is faultless," I replied and I saw the Princess smile. He came nearer and let his eyes search my face a moment. "Can you say as much for your conduct just now, my Lord Duke?" he demanded. I gave him look for look. "If judged upon the true facts I can," I answered. He studied me a moment longer; then, motioned to a chair. As I made to take it, Dehra caught my hand.
"Not even if she have legal proof I am her husband?" I asked. "You mean that certificate," she cut in. "Have you seen it?" "Courtney has; and it's very regular and very formidable." She tossed her head sharply. "It certifies a lie. I wouldn't believe a hundred of them." "You're a wonder, Dehra; a perfect wonder," I said. "Why should you trust me so?"
Just beside the track a spring bubbled out into a wide rock basin. At the basin a tall bay horse was drinking; and in the saddle, with hands clasped around the pommel, sat the Princess Dehra, so deep in thought she did not note our approach. It was the horse who aroused her by the nervous upward fling of his head. Then she held out her hand to Lady Helen and gave me a smile.
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