Bernenstein had disappeared, and the repentant count with him: knowing they were together, I was in no uneasiness; Bernenstein would see that his companion contrived no treachery.

But I was puzzled by the queen's tacit appeal.

And I was myself on fire for news from the Konigstrasse.

It was now two hours since Rudolf Rassendyll had left us, and no word had come of him or from him.

At last I could bear it no longer.