He started not towards the Konigstrasse, but in the opposite direction: I supposed that he meant to approach his destination by a circuitous way, hoping to gain it without attracting notice.

The queen's carriage was still before my door, for it had been arranged that she was to proceed to the palace and there await tidings.
My wife and I were to accompany her; and I went to her now, where she sat alone, and asked if it were her pleasure to start at once.

I found her thoughtful but calm.

She listened to me; then, rising, she said, "Yes, I will go." But then she asked suddenly, "Where is the Count of Luzau-Rischenheim ?" I told her how Bernenstein kept guard over the count in the room at the back of the house.

She seemed to consider for a moment, then she said: "I will see him.