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Kurzbold rose to his feet for the third time. "Literally and figuratively, my friend Roland has me on the hip, for my hip-pocket contains no money, and it is impossible for me to refund. I imagine, if the truth were told, we are all more or less in the same condition, for we have had equipment to buy, and what-not."
I should never so far forget myself as to venture even a suggestion." "As I hinted to you," said Kurzbold, "you are talking too much. You are merely one of ourselves, although you have kept yourself separate from us. Greusel has been appointed lieutenant by our unanimous vote, and if his chief proves a poltroon, he is the man to act.
"We wish an amicable settlement of this matter," said Kurzbold, addressing the lieutenants, "and regret being compelled to use measures that may appear harsh. I do this only to prevent unnecessary bloodshed. Earlier in the day," he continued, turning to Roland, "when we found all appeals to you were vain, we unanimously deposed you from the leadership, which is our right, and also our duty."
"There is no lack of harmony," cried Ebearhard, laughing, as he rose. "The agreement has been practically unanimous quite unanimous in fact, among those entitled to share in the great treasure. I believe Herr Kurzbold has a claim, if it has not been forfeited, to the loot of Rheinstein."
Will you consent to listen to them if we go on board?" "Yes; if you, on your part, will unanimously promise to abide by my decision." "Do you think," said Kurzbold, "that your prejudice against me, which perhaps you agree does exist " "It exists," confessed Roland. "Very well. Will you allow that prejudice to prevent you from rendering a decision in the men's favor?" "No.
Kurzbold rose bravely enough, in spite of the fact that Joseph Greusel's diplomacy had made a complete separation between him and all the others. "I should like to say," he began, with an air of casual indifference, "that my first mention of the money was wholly in jest.
He is a misleading god, with whom we shall hold no further commerce. "Now, Joseph Greusel, and Gottlieb Ebearhard, do you two administer the oath of the Three Kings to these twelve men; but before doing so, give each one his choice, permitting him to say whether he will follow Kurzbold on the land or obey me on the water."
"I'll do nothing of the sort," asserted Kurzbold, with equal firmness. "In that case," exclaimed Roland, "I shall retire, and I ask you to put me in a position to repay Herr Goebel the money I extracted from him. I resign the very thankless office of so-called leadership." At this several wallets came out upon the table, but their contents clinked rather weakly.
"Oh, very well," growled Kurzbold, "have it your own way; but in my opinion the merchants should combine and raise a fund with which to reward us for our exertions if we succeed. Still, I shall not press my contention in the face of an overwhelming sentiment against me. However, I should like to speak to our leader on one matter which it seemed ungracious to mention last night.
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.
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