At the chief entrance to the palace, however, an official came running out to meet him, and learning that he was a special messenger led him to another entrance.

"To the right from the corridor, Euer Hochgeboren! There you will find the adjutant on duty," said the official.

" He will conduct you to the Minister of War.

" The adjutant on duty, meeting Prince Andrew, asked him to wait, and went in to the Minister of War.