The young nobleman to-day wore armor and gorget, and looked far more like a soldier than a scientist or poet.

He had sought Peter in vain at the town-hall, and hoped to find him at home.

One of the messengers sent to the Prince had returned from Dortrecht with a letter, which conferred on Dousa the office made vacant by Allertssohn's death.

He was to command not only the city-guard, but all the armed force.

He had accepted the appointment with cheerful alacrity, and requested Maria to inform her husband.
"Accept my congratulations," said the burgomaster's wife.