There can be no harm in asking why we are arrested." "You are accused of being military spies from Jugendheit.

That is sufficient for the present." "Frederick, they do not believe us.

So much the better!" Ludwig pursed his lips into a whistle.
"May I retain this bundle ?" inquired the king.
"Yes.

I know what is in it.

Forward, march!" The soldiers formed into a square, and in the center the prisoners were placed.