The most difficult part was to get away from this house.

It is watched day and night.

Chance, however, has come to our aid." "I understand," nodded the old gentleman, glancing significantly toward the bed.
"The most serious question now is, where shall we find a secure hiding-place?
Even England is not safe.

The bullets of Dillingen can reach to that country! Indeed, wherever there are police no secret is safe." "I 'll tell you something," after a moment's deliberation observed the elder man.

"I know of a country in Europe where order prevails, and where there are no police spies; and, what is more, the place of which I speak is beyond the range of a gunshot!" "I confess I am curious to learn where such a place may be found," with an incredulous smile returned the young man.
"Fetch the map, and I will point it out to you.