According to the descriptions which I heard of him this evening, he is a man already advanced in years, but whose youthful vigor and energy were extravagantly praised and admired.

Baron von Moudenfels has been the originator and director of the whole plan, and has been engaged for months in making preparations for its execution.

Listen to the rest of my story! On Thursday the plot must be put into action.

On that day the emperor will take a ride in the afternoon, as he always does.

If, by chance, he should show no disposition to do so, they will induce him by some means, and will persuade him to go to the woods near Schoenbrunn.