Then he led him down the passage in the direction of the music room.
Just before they reached it, the Count stopped and said,
“I know that Your Royal Highness will excuse me, but someone is calling shortly with an important message and I must be there to receive it.”
He paused before he added,
“Your Royal Highness knows the way to the music room and do introduce yourself as I am sure that the player will be very honoured by your appreciation.”
He did not wait for the Prince to reply, but hurried away as if he was feeling concerned that he might miss the messenger.
The Prince put his hand on the door handle.
Then he listened for a few moments to hear again the exquisite notes of music that he knew was something he had never heard in his whole life.
He could only imagine that it was
