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Then sounding his horn, he and his whole party rode on together through the forest, taking care to keep old Moretz well in their midst. Making a wide circuit, the count led them back to the castle. The woodcutter's astonishment at hearing who had rescued him, and where he was to find shelter, was very great.
Moretz remained firm; and Herder went away, indignant that one to whom he had offered to be reconciled very much against his own feelings should have refused to join what, in his smaller knowledge of the gospel plan, he considered right and justifiable. Herder had become a Protestant, and knew enough about the truth to be aware that Christians are bound to forgive their enemies.
At length they were convinced by his arguments, and consented to depart without destroying the castle. After they had gone to a considerable distance, Moretz hurried back to the count with the good news. "Alas!" said the old noble, "it matters, in truth, but little to me.
"But the gospel gives us freedom, and we have accepted the gospel, and therefore have a right to liberty," answered Herder. "The liberty of which the gospel speaks is very different from that which you desire, my friend," said Moretz.
He knew himself by nature to be a sinner. He had given his heart to God. He desired to please Him by imitating the example of His blessed Son, and he trusted for salvation alone to the complete and perfect sacrifice made on the cross. Moretz soon found that the proposed rebellion had commenced in various districts, and that already several peasant bands had proceeded to acts of violence.
"This is a new thing, surely," observed Moretz. "I should like after supper to see some of these wonderful books you speak of, and to hear you read from the one you call `God's word; and if I find the price is not too great, perhaps I may purchase one for Meta and Karl." The young girl's eyes sparkled as her grandfather spoke. "Oh, I should like to have that book!" she exclaimed.
Moretz made no answer, but kneeling down, lifted up the farmer's head, and put the bowl of water he carried to his lips. Herder eagerly took a draught of the refreshing liquid. "Where are you hurt?" asked Moretz, "that I may wash and bind up your wounds." Herder pointed to his side and then to one of his legs.
I have heard of people working their way through prison walls with worse instruments than these. Now farewell, friend Moretz. The time I am allowed to remain with you is ended, and the gaoler will be here anon to let me out of the prison." "I fear you run a great risk," said Moretz, warmly thanking his visitor.
"We were foes once, but I wish to be your foe no longer, and I have come to invite you to join our noble cause." "I am thankful to see you, Master Herder," said Moretz, "but I cannot promise to join any cause without knowing its objects." "They are very simple," answered his guest. "We consider that all men are equal. We wish to right ourselves, and to deprive our tyrants of their power."
A horseman in a rich costume, which showed his rank, was close to him. "Whither away, old friend?" he exclaimed, as Moretz instinctively endeavoured to conceal himself in some brushwood near at hand. He stopped on hearing the voice of the huntsman. "My lord," he answered, "I throw myself upon your mercy.
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