Chapter 7 Summary

Flash sets off for the three day journey to Denmark, along with Otto's men Rudi and de Gautet. The trio meets up with Detchard, Otto's inside man. The switch is made and Prince Gustaf is successfully led out of the palace.

The first person to be fooled by Flash's disguise is Gustaf's personal physician. Flash finally believes that the ruse could actually work. The men leave Flash alone and he admires Gustaf's bedchamber. Flash tells Gustaf's new valet, Josef, to send in a chambermaid to turn down the bed. Despite his own judgment, Flash seduces the chambermaid.

Flash sets out for Strackenz and is already feeling the effects of being treated as a royal. Flash is greeted by the constable of Strackenz and given the keys to the city. On a whim, Flash hands his sword over and says that it is to...