"I seem to remember you as a boy in Strelsau when I was there.

Now tell us, sir, where did you leave this cousin of yours ?" For the plan was to find out from Rischenheim where Rupert was, and to set off in pursuit of Rupert as soon as they had disposed of Rischenheim.
But even as Rudolf spoke there was a violent knock at the door.

Rudolf sprang to open it.

Sapt and his revolver kept their places.

Bernenstein was on the threshold, open-mouthed.
"The king's servant has just gone by.