CHAPTER FIVEThe King and Titania reached the entrance to the Palace grounds a little in advance of the two aides-de-camp, who had kept well behind as they were told to do.
As they drew in their horses the King said to Titania,
“I am sure you will be in plenty of time, but why do you have to be with your cousin so early in the morning?”
“Because,” replied Titania, “she has a lady’s maid who does not speak English, so I have to translate everything she requires.”
The King put his hand up to his forehead.
“I never thought of that! But it is something that can easily be remedied.”
Titania looked at him questioningly.
Then she said to the King,
“It seems wrong for me to ask you for anything when you have been so wonderful – but there is something I do want very badly.”
“What is it?” th
