My belief is that Fred returned to his apartments, took what money he required, packed his valise, and departed without a word to any one.

He often did things like that--hastily, on the spur of the moment." "But what happened afterward ?" "The rest is all theory.

I do not know, but I'll make a guess.

In some way the conspirators learned what had occurred, but not in time to intercept his departure; yet they had everything ready for action, and realised this was the opportunity.

Frederick had disappeared leaving no trace behind; they could attend to him later, intercept him, perhaps---- Wait! Keep still.