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They didn't know he knew German, and he had heard things.... There was one name always coming back in their talk, von Scharlach, Oberst von Scharlach. One of them, a young fellow, said: "I wish now I'd cut my hand off rather than do what he told us to that night.... Every time the fever comes I see it all again. I wish I'd been struck dead first."
"I am anxious to find a certain individual known as von Gobendorff," continued the British subaltern. "Can you give me any information concerning him?" The oberst seemed considerably taken aback. "I do not know any person so called," he replied after a slight hesitation. "Think again, Herr von Lindenfelt," prompted Wilmshurst.
That will not be above a day longer; but if I live till May come twelvemonth, you are sure of me again, either with my Master Walton or without him." The Complete Angler. The next morning, John Hardy was up early, studying the excellent map of Jutland by Oberst Mansa. It gives the roads and by-ways with much care and correctness.
That is the last I have been able to hear of him. A few days after the battle of Spion Kop we moved forward and opened another office on our right wing. The British soon after retired from the vicinity, and this wing was withdrawn. The office remained, however, being utilised by scouts and patrols for the transmission of urgent reports. One day Oberst von Braun called, accompanied by two Boers.
We ride together; the Prince will take my servant's horse. Hurry and privacy, Herr Oberst, that is all we seek." And she began impatiently to lead the way. But Otto had still to bid farewell to Dr.
A junior officer stood in the doorway, his flaccid features working with excitement. "Pardon, Herr Oberst," he exclaimed, as he saluted. "An English aeroplane " "Donnerwetter!" interrupted the German excitedly. "Is that so? Von Argerlich, I trust that there is a positively bomb-proof shelter available? How far away is the accursed machine, Herr Schmidt? Is it flying in the direction of M'ganga?"
"Your grandmother was never taught German: his name was the Oberst von Scharlach." She did not remember my presence either: the two were still looking straight in each other's eyes. Béchamp had grown white to the lips: he was rigid with the effort to control himself. "Why didn't you tell me it was Scharlach who was here?" he brought out at last in a low voice. She turned her eyes in my direction.
A dark figure moved forward from the shadow of the pedestal. 'I have to ask your pardon, sir, a voice observed, 'but if I am right in taking you for the Prince, I was given to understand that you would be prepared to meet me. 'Herr Gordon, I believe? said Otto. 'Herr Oberst Gordon, replied that officer.
'I'll be the Herr Oberst Lieutenant, said she, laughing; 'so come forward now and clap your heels together, and let us hear how you utter your few syllables in true abject fashion.
We ride together; the Prince will take my servant's horse. Hurry and privacy, Herr Oberst, that is all we seek. And she began impatiently to lead the way. But Otto had still to bid farewell to Dr.
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