My horse was shot under me at the battle of Lobositz, and I was made prisoner and sent to the fortress of Spielberg.

Three days since I effected my escape, and deemed it more prudent to make my way here, where no one would suspect me of coming, instead of striving to journey up through Bohemia." "You effected your escape from Spielberg!" the count repeated, in surprise.

"That is indeed a notable feat, for it is one of our strongest prisons; but you shall tell me about that, presently.
"Now, about Count Eulenfurst.

The affair created quite a sensation, partly from the rank and well-known position of the count, partly from the fact that the King of Prussia, himself, called upon the count to express his sincere regret at what had occurred, and the vigorous steps that he took to put a stop to all acts of pillage and marauding.

It was said at the time that, had it not been for the opportune arrival of a young Scottish officer, an aide-de-camp to Marshal Keith, the lives of the count and his family would assuredly have been sacrificed; and that the king, in token of his approbation, had promoted the officer upon the spot.
"But I pray you, take off that warm coat, and make yourself at home." He touched a bell.