I believe he was loath to make profit, even in the queen's service, of her poor foolish love.

He laid his hand on the door, but paused a moment to say: "If Bauer comes, you have told me nothing.

Mind, nothing! I threatened you, but you told me nothing." "He'll tell them you have been here." "That can't be helped; at least they won't know when I shall arrive again.

Good-night." Rudolf opened the door and slipped through, closing it hastily behind him.

If Bauer got back to the house, his visit must be known; but if he could intercept Bauer, the girl's silence was assured.