was now
costumed in knee breeches and a dress coat which permitted him to enter
the presence of royalty.

"Don't be late," Madame Heberlauf advised, "for the Queen is very
punctual, and there are a number of formalities to go through before you
can be presented to her."

The Palace of the King was on the outskirts of the town, and was reached
by a drive through a Park which the inhabitants had named Pois de
Pulugne. It was built upon the top of a hill and had a fine view over
the surrounding country. The garden surrounding the Palace had been
artistically laid out, a fine lawn stretching away from the main
entrance. The building itself was a miniature copy of Versailles. Having
left his carriage at the gate Juve followed Madame Heberlauf's
instructions and made his way to the left wing of the Palace. Upon his
card of introduction was written the title "Comte," for, as Madame
Heberlauf had explained, the Queen had a penchant for meeting members of
the nobility. "Your welcome will be made much easier if you are thought
to be noble," Madame Heberlauf had explained. As it was imperative that
the reason for Juve's visit should be kept from the Court, he had
arranged a little story with Madame Heberlauf.

The Comte Juve was a Canadian explorer who, after a trip through
Africa, was coming to spend some time at Glotzbourg and was anxious to
meet the reigning family.

"God forgive us the lie," exclaimed Monsieur Heberlauf, "but as Monsieur
Juve's mission is in the interest of the King Frederick-Christian, we
are thoroughly justified in the deception."

* * * * *

The Queen's chamberlain, Monsieur Erick von Kampfen, after carefully
examining Juve's credentials, led the detective into a drawing-room in
which were already gathered a number of persons. An officer, in a
wonderful uniform, came forward and introduced him to several of his
companions.

* * * * *

"Princesse de Krauss, duc de Rutisheimer, colonel ..."

Juve was not surprised at this. The excellent Madame Heberlauf had
warned him that such was the usage of the Court, and that before being
admitted to the presence of the sovereign, the guests were introduced to
one another. Juve was on his guard against committing the slightest
imprudence, but his new friends were quickly at ease with him and very
amiable in their attentions. He was soon surrounded by a number of young
women begging for details of h