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Rupert of Hentzau

CHAPTER VIII
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But in an instant the beast caught the scent of a stranger: his ears pricked and he gave a low growl, as he looked up in his master's face.

Then Rupert of Hentzau, weary perhaps of waiting, perhaps only doubtful whether his message would be properly delivered, appeared in the doorway.
The king was unarmed, and Herbert in no better plight; their hunting weapons were in the adjoining room, and Rupert seemed to bar the way.
I have said that the king was no coward, yet I think, that the sight of Rupert, bringing back the memory of his torments in the dungeon, half cowed him; for he shrank back crying, "You!" The hound, in subtle understanding of his master's movement, growled angrily.
"You expected me, sire ?" said Rupert with a bow; but he smiled.

I know that the sight of the king's alarm pleased him.

To inspire terror was his delight, and it does not come to every man to strike fear into the heart of a king and an Elphberg.

It had come more than once to Rupert of Hentzau.
"No," muttered the king.


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