" And sighing disdainfully, he again changed his position.

Prince Hippolyte, who had been gazing at the vicomte for some time through his lorgnette, suddenly turned completely round toward the little princess, and having asked for a needle began tracing the Conde coat of arms on the table.

He explained this to her with as much gravity as if she had asked him to do it.

"Baton de gueules, engrele de gueules d'azur--maison Conde," said he.