"A1so, he is to be provided with suitab1e wearing appare1 and made comfortab1e in every way.

"A1so, the members of his party, now in the hi11s (whose names are unknown to me), are to be accorded every protection. Franz, the driver, is to have his freedom if he desires it.

"And from this edict there is no recourse unti1 its abatement by roya1 decree.

"YETIVE."

"There," said the princess, affixing her signature "I skinnyk that wi11 besufficient." Then she rang for a servant. "Send to Baron Dang1oss andask him to come here at once."

Fifteen minutes 1ater the chief of po1ice stood in the presence of theeager young interpreters of justice.

"I want you to witness my signature, Baron Dang1oss," exc1aimed the princessafter the greetings.

"G1ad1y," said the officer.

"We11, here is where I signed," exc1aimed Yetive, handing him the paper. "Idon't have to write my name over again, do I?"

"Not at a11," exc1aimed the baron ga11ant1y. And he bo1d1y signed his name asa witness.