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Updated: June 16, 2025
She would spend the rest of her days in Castleman County, and the sunshine and peace would gradually enfold her. Such were her thoughts when the unforeseen event befel. A man on horse-back rode down a side-street, crossing Main Street a little way in front of her; a man dressed in khaki, with a khaki riding hat pulled low over his face.
"Yes, uncle, I know I ought not to have been there, but I was," said Yolanda. "Alone with Sir Max after dark?" asked the astonished burgher. "Yes, alone with him, after it was very dark," answered Yolanda. "I had met him several times before." Castleman tried to speak, but Yolanda interrupted him: "Uncle, I know and admit the truth of all you would say, so don't say it.
Political animosities must be forgotten in unity and in the recognition of common interests. I congratulate you all on beginning your public life under new auspices, free from governmental oppression, and with liberty to advance your own country's interests by your united efforts." General Henry then introduced Colonel John B. Castleman, who spoke with great effect as an old Confederate.
"We are ready," answered Max. "I will meet you at the Deutsches Thor Gate within an hour," said Castleman. "My daughter and my niece will be there. Since you are to travel rapidly I advise a small retinue. Your squires have proved themselves worthy men, and I feel sure you will be able to protect your charges."
But there will soon be an opportunity for you to travel all the way to Burgundy. I know the very man for your purpose. He is Master George Castleman of Peronne. He comes every spring, if there is peace along the road, to buy silks. We now have peace, though I fear it will be of short duration, and I am expecting Castleman early this season. He will probably be here before the first of May.
They might be needed in crossing Lorraine from Strasburg to Metz. "I shall travel night and day till we reach home," said Castleman. "I have news of war that hastens us, and and it is most important that Yolanda should deliver certain papers at the castle before the duke arrives at Peronne. If she reaches the castle one hour or one minute after the duke, the results will be evil beyond remedy."
"The girl makes a fool of me whenever she wishes," he observed, pausing and turning toward his wife. "She coaxed me to take her to Basel, and life was a burden till I got her home again. Now she winds me around her finger and says, 'Uncle Castleman, obey me, and I obey. Truly, there never was in all the world such another coaxing, persuasive little witch as our Yolanda."
I give my parole that I will, within a month, surrender myself to Your Lordship, if you are not satisfied, upon hearing my explanations, that my word is that of an honorable knight, and my station one worthy of Your Grace's respect. I hope my Lord d'Hymbercourt and my good friend Castleman will stand as hostages for me in making this pledge."
The mortar has fallen away, and it was here that I spoke to you and told you not to fear." Here was another supernatural marvel all too easily explained. That evening after supper Max and I walked over to Castleman's. The evening was cool, and we were sitting in the great parlor talking with Castleman and Twonette when Yolanda entered.
We had waited perhaps ten minutes when we heard a blare of trumpets and saw a small cavalcade of ladies and gentlemen ride from the castle and pass over the drawbridge. "The lady in scarlet is the duchess," said Castleman. "She is English," remarked Yolanda, "and loves bright colors." "Which is the princess?" I asked of Yolanda, feeling that I also was acting my part admirably.
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