"That is, if Bernenstein'll lend me a hat." The queen made no sound; but she came and laid her hand on his arm.

He looked at her, smiling still.
"Yes, I'll go to Strelsau," said he, "and I'll find Rupert, ay, and Rischenheim too, if they're in the city." "Take me with you," cried Bernenstein eagerly.
Rudolf glanced at Sapt.

The constable shook his head.

Bernenstein's face fell.
"It's not that, boy," said old Sapt, half in kindness, half in impatience.

"We want you here.