21/23 I do not know whether he has gone to Strelsau. He gave no news to the king." "Then they didn't get him!" cried Bernenstein in deep disappointment. She seemed very faint and weary, but at peace. It was enough for her that Rudolf fought and planned for her. "'The king will not leave the lodge to-day.' Thank God, then, we have to-day!" "Yes, but where's Rupert ?" "We shall know in an hour, if he's in Strelsau," and Mr.Rassendyll looked as though it would please him well to find Rupert in Strelsau. |