"Really?" he asked.

"Well, little countess; that`s itcome on!" cried "Uncle," with a joyous laugh, having finished the dance. "Well done, niece! Now a fine young fellow must be found as husband for you. That`s itcome on!"

"'Tis impossible," cried Prince John, with well-feigned astonishment, "that so gallant a knight should be an unworthy or disobedient son!"

‘Never you mind,’ retorted that gentleman, tapping his nose derisively.