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There were some who truly loved him, and wished to give him counsel and aid. One came because he had promised his beloved mistress, his bride, to liberate Trenck, cost what it would. This was Lieutenant Schnell, the bridegroom of Amelia's maid of honor. One day, thanks to the night-key, he entered Trenck's cell. "I will stand by you, and assist you to escape. More than that, I will fly with you.
But when you shall hear from your good parents, we can further discuss our plans." Fraulein was at the door. Fraulein left the saal by the small door and Miriam felt her way to the schoolroom. The girls were gathering there ready for a walk. Some were in the hall and Fraulein's voice was giving instructions: "Machen Sie schnell, Miss Henderson," she called.
Suddenly the old man advanced in front of the officer and laid his hand on his shoulder. "Your disguise is not necessary, Lieutenant Schnell, I know you; my son served in your company. There was an officer from the citadel here last night, and informed us of the two deserters. You are one, Lieutenant Schnell, and that is the other. That is Baron Trenck."
"They saw us running toward the Bohemian boundary, and they will follow in that direction through night and fog. We will fly where they are not seeking us we will cross the Reise. Do you see there a line of silver shimmering through the fog, and advancing to meet us? Spring upon my back, Schnell. We must cross the Reise!" "I cannot, Trenck, I suffer agony with my foot.
And now they have reached the outer gate the city lies behind them. Forward, forward, in mad haste! The horses bow, their knees give way, but the bold riders rein them up with powerful arms, and they spring onward. Onward, still onward! "But what is that? who is this advancing directly in front of us? Schnell, do you not know him? That is Captain Zerbtz!"
Let us rest a moment, and gather breath." Gently, carefully, he laid his friend upon the ground. Schnell suppressed his cries of pain, and Trenck restrained his panting breath they rested and listened. The white, soft mist settled more thickly around them. The citadel and the town was entirely hidden from view. "God is with us," said Trenck.
You know the way, and the whole region round about. Come. Schnell, let us hold a council of war." "We must pass through that village in front of us. How shall we attempt to do so unchallenged?" Half an hour later a singular couple drew near to the last house of the village.
Now, friend, come to my help; all that I am and have I offer up. I have gold, I have diamonds, I gave an estate given me by my father. I will sell all to liberate him; we will, if necessary, bribe the whole garrison. But now, before all other things, I must write to him." "I promise he shall receive your letter," said Mademoiselle von Haak; "I will send it to Lieutenant Schnell.
The poor fugitives have wandered round and round the whole night through, and they are now, alas! exactly where they started. "We are lost," murmured Schnell; "there is no hope!" "No, we are not lost!" shouted Trenck; "we have young, healthy limbs, and weapons. They shall never take us alive." "But we cannot escape them.
There were tears in the woman's eyes as she sobbed, "She is dying! Kommen sie schnell!" The golden daylight turned to darkness before Clayton's eyes, as he reeled and staggered. Then, a mental flash of hope allured him. "Where?" he hoarsely cried. The woman's jargon made plain that the beautiful singer still lay in the darkened rooms whither his loving arms had borne her.
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