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Greusel and Ebearhard left them there in the height of great enjoyment, all the more delightful after the hunger and fatigue they had encountered, for the three and a half leagues had proved almost without a single stretch of level land.
"That is a matter with which you have nothing to do," growled Greusel; then, turning to Roland, who had not yet taken a seat, he said: "So far as my share is concerned, I agree." "I agree," added Ebearhard; and so it went down along each side of the table until eighteen had spoken. Kurzbold rose with a smile on his face.
To the Rhine!" cried the impatient host, gathering up their cloaks, and tightening their belts, as the savage does when he is hungry. "To the Rhine, then," said Greusel, springing across the little stream in company with Ebearhard. "You did that very well, Greusel," complimented the latter.
The fact that they stood in the light prevented their seeing the exit of the quartette from the Castle, even had any been on the outlook. Roland swung the door wide, placed the ladder in exactly the same position it had formerly occupied, assisted the three women to the ground, and then led them round the western side of the Castle through the darkness to Ebearhard and his skiff.
"I told you last night that when I arrived at Hochst I should be thirsty, and would try to mitigate the disadvantage at a tavern." "Yes," said Ebearhard, with a laugh, "we can all see you have succeeded in removing the disadvantage." "Oh, you mean I'm drunk, do you? I'll fight any man who says I'm drunk.
He could discern Ebearhard standing with his hand on the prow of the remaining boat, so pulled up the rope, untied it from the ring to which it was fastened, and threw it down to his lieutenant. "A rope is always useful," he whispered, "and we will puzzle the good Pfalzgraf regarding our exit." In the courtyard he found the three women awaiting him.
Whoever finds it, finds it for the guild; a fair and equal division amongst us. That is, amongst the eighteen of us. I propose that Roland, Greusel, and Ebearhard do not share. They were all in the plot to rob us." "Agreed!" cried the others, and the treasure-hunt impetuously began. Greusel and Ebearhard watched them disappear through the forest down the stream.
I should have ordered the captain to tie up against the eastern bank, and then sent some men in a small boat to learn if the way was clear. No, Ebearhard, I blame myself for this muddle, and, through anxiety to pass the Pfalz, I have landed myself and my men within its walls. I must pace this courtyard for a time, and ponder what next to do. Go you, Ebearhard, with the men to the door.
Whenever affairs became serious, one could always depend on a laugh from Ebearhard. "Excuse me, Commander," he said, "but you placed Greusel and me in charge of this pious and sober party; therefore I, being the least of your officers, must stand the first brunt of our failure to keep these lambs peaceable for the night. Greusel, stand behind me, and in front of the Commander.
"If the Barons of the Rhine could see us, and knew that we intended to attack them, I imagine there would be a great roar of laughter." Ebearhard emulated the Barons, and laughed. He was a cheerful person. "I don't doubt it," he said; "and talking of prospects, what's your opinion of the Commander?" "I am quite adrift on that score also. This morning I endeavored to give him some good advice.
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