Give me your hands! We will mention to no one what has occurred; it would only give occasion to a deal of gossip, and wound him deeply, and he is an excellent, glorious fellow." They gave their hands upon it, and drove toward the city.
The same day, toward evening, we again seek Otto.

We find him in his chamber.

Silent, with crossed arms, he stands before a print, a copy of Horace Vernet's representation of Mazeppa, who, naked and bound upon a wild horse, rushes through the forest.

Wolves thrust forth their heads and exhibit their sharp teeth.
"My own life!" sighed Otto.

"I also am bound to this careering wild horse.