You may leave out
the word benefactor, Baron. It doesn't belong in the game."
"As you please, sir," said Romano coldly. "We were only intent upon
conveying to you our desire to maintain friendly relations with you,
Mr. Blithers, despite the unpleasant conditions that have arisen. I
may at least question your right to assume that we are powerless to
prevent a marriage that is manifestly unpopular with the subjects of
Prince Robin."
"I had it on excellent authority to-day that the people are not
opposed to the union of my daughter and the prince," said Mr.
Blithers.
"I am compelled to say that you have been misinformed," said the
Baron, flatly.
"I think I have not been misinformed, however, concerning the
personal views of Prince Robin. If I am not mistaken, he openly
declares that he will marry to suit himself and not the people of
Graustark. Isn't it barely possible, my lords, that he may have
something to say about who he is to marry?"
"I confess that his attitude is all that you describe," said the
Baron. "He has announced his views quite plainly.
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