8/35 Then you, Fritz--for you must ride to the castle at once--and Bernenstein must get to Strelsau as quick as you can, and find Rudolf Rassendyll. You three ought to be able to track young Rupert down and get the letter from him. If Rupert's there, I need give no advice either to you or to Rudolf." "And you ?" "James and I stay here. If any one comes whom we can keep out, the king is ill. If rumors get about, and great folk come, why, they must enter." "But the body ?" "This morning, when you're gone, we shall make a temporary grave. |