CHAPTER XXI.
THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT.
They already expected Rudolf at the Castle.

The moment he dismounted, Paul, who was awaiting him in the hall, led him straight to Karpathy.
The servants all wore black since their mistress had been buried, and all the mirrors and escutcheons in the rooms were still covered with the black crape with which they had been enveloped on the day of the funeral.
Squire John was waiting for Rudolf in his private room, and as soon as he saw him enter, he rose from his seat, hastened to meet him, and warmly pressed his hand.
"Many thanks, Rudolf, many thanks for coming.

Pardon me for sending for you at such an hour and in such hot haste.

God has brought you.

Thank you very much for coming.