_Do something for Austria_--for the Empire that I have held here under my hand these difficult years--then take your name again--and you will find that kings can be as just and wise as mobs." "For the Empire--something for the Empire ?" murmured the young man, wondering.
Count Ferdinand von Stroebel rose.
"You will accept the commission--I am quite sure you will accept.

I leave on an early train, and I shall not see you again." As he took Armitage's hand he scrutinized him once more with particular care; there was a lingering caress in his touch as he detained the young man for an instant; then he sighed heavily.
"Good night; good-by!" he said abruptly, and waved his caller toward the door..