"He'll be there if Rischenheim arrives in time to tell him the truth.

But we have also to be ready for him here, and at the hunting lodge.

Well, we're ready for him wherever he is: Rudolf will be in Strelsau, you and I will ride to the lodge, and Bernenstein will be here with the queen." "Only one here ?" I asked.
"Ay, but a good one," said the constable, clapping Bernenstein on the shoulder.

"We sha'n't be gone above four hours, and those while the king is safe in his bed.

Bernenstein has only to refuse access to him, and stand to that with his life till we come back.