"Be it so," said he, "let us walk together to the Prefecture."

The man once more bowed, and proceeded to follow Florizel at a

respectful distance in the rear.

"Approach," said the Prince. "I am in a humour to talk, and, if I

mistake not, now I look at you again, this is not the first time

"I count it an honour," replied the officer, "that your Highness

should recollect my face. It is eight years since I had the

"To remember faces," returned Florizel, "is as much a part of my