For the present it must suffice to say that this gentleman who lies here dead sought an interview with me on private business.

I came here to find him, desiring, as he professed, to desire, privacy.

And here he tried to kill me.

The result of his attempt you see." I bowed low, Bernenstein did the like, and all the rest followed our example.
"A full account shall be given," said Rudolf.

"Now let all leave me, except the Count of Tarlenheim and Lieutenant von Bernenstein." Most unwillingly, with gaping mouths and wonder-struck eyes, the throng filed out of the door.