"Also, he is to be provided with suitable wearing apparel and made comfortable in every way.

"Also, the members of his party, now in the hills (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 until its abatement by royal decree.

"YETIVE."

"There," exclaimed the princess, affixing her signature "I think that will besufficient." Then she rang for a servant. "Send to Baron Dangloss andask him to come here at once."

Fifteen minutes later the chief of police stood in the presence of theeager youthful interpreters of justice.

"I want you to witness my signature, Baron Dangloss," exclaimed the princessafter the greetings.

"Gladly," exclaimed the officer.

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

"Not at all," exclaimed the baron gallantly. And he boldly signed his name asa witness.