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"I have missed you, Herr Roland," he said, "so you may imagine how much the guild has regretted your absence." "Yes; I hear them bemoaning their fate." The inn-keeper laughed. "How many are here to-night?" "There is a full house, Sir Roland." "Really? Are Kurzbold and Gensbein within?" "Oh, yes; and there is no scarcity of money, thanks to you, I understand."
"The next castle is Falkenberg, the third Sonneck, both on the same side of the river as Rheinstein, and within a short distance from the stronghold, but the plan with each being the same as that already outlined, it is not necessary for me to repeat it." "An excellent arrangement!" cried several; but John Gensbein spoke up in criticism. "Is there to be no fighting?" he asked.
You two are perfectly cognizant of everything that has taken place, and no testimony will either strengthen or weaken that knowledge. As a preliminary, take Kurzbold, the new president, and Gensbein, his lieutenant, from among that group, and set them apart. Two members of the crew will carry out this order," which was carried out accordingly.
We're all in the same case. Curse that fool of a Roland for throwing away good money just when it's most needed." "Good money is always most needed," exclaimed the philosophic Gensbein. He rose and shook himself, then looked down at the beautiful but unimportant rivulet. "I say, lads, were we as drunk as all that last night? Was there an impassable torrent here or not?"
If that promise is not to be kept in spirit as well as in letter, I shall retire from the position I now hold, and you may elect in my stead Conrad Kurzbold, John Gensbein, or any one else that pleases you.
We learned at Assmannshausen that the Krone is a very excellent tavern, so we shall sup there." "How did you know we were to stop at Lorch?" asked Roland, wondering if in any way they had heard he was to meet Goebel's emissary in this village. "We were not sure," replied Gensbein, "but we made inquiries concerning all the villages and castles down the Rhine, and have taken notes."
You are quite sure of me; and as merely a man-at-arms, as you called us last night, I shall be in a better position to speak in your favor than if I were indebted to you for promotion from the ranks." "I see. Therefore you counsel me to nominate Kurzbold?" "I do." "Why not Gensbein, who was nearly as mutinous as Kurzbold?" "Well, Gensbein, if you prefer him."
How marvelous is this world, where the trickery of a Kurzbold and a Gensbein is canceled by the faithfulness unto death of a Greusel and an Ebearhard! Thus doth good balance evil, and then and then, how Heaven beams upon earth in the angel glance of a good woman. God guide me aright! God guide me aright!" he repeated fervently, "and suppress in me all anger and uncharitableness."
"No, no, my dear lieutenant," said Roland, placing his hand affectionately on the other's shoulder, "a better man than I occupies the chair, and shall never be displaced by me." The others, now on their feet, with the exception of Kurzbold and Gensbein, vociferously demanded that Roland take the chair. Smilingly he shook his head, and holding up his hand for silence, addressed them.
Let every man drink his fill to-night, for I intend to lead a sober company from Hochst to-morrow." "Oh, you're optimistic, Roland," cried John Gensbein. "Give us till twelve o'clock to cool our heads." "Drink all you wish this evening," repeated Roland, "but to-morrow we begin our work, with a long day's march ahead of us, so nine is none too early for a start from Hochst."
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