“I know it is a great deal to ask of you after all you have been through,” Prince Miklōs replied. “But looking at it from an entirely practical point of view, I know that, if I am married to a wife sent from England by Queen Victoria to ensure the independence of this country, the whole populace, even those who are timid and afraid of the Austrians, will rally to me.”
He went on,
“What is more, I am sure that the rank and file in the Army under Austrian and German Officers will mutiny against them and then there will be nothing that King Ferdinand can do but abdicate.”
Giona drew in her breath.
“If you really – think that will – happen,” she said, “then of course I must – marry you.”
There was a look both of excitement and joy in the Prince’s eyes before he lifted her hand and for the
