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Updated: June 29, 2025
Such a leader as you would make should draw men to your cause; but are they drawn? Is there any real force in Sturatzberg to rise and fight at your bidding? We doubt it. We are not patriotic enough to throw our lives away upon a dream. Yet you may be right, and the time may come when the golden cross will send us to fight your battles; but that time is not yet.
There was excitement in Sturatzberg. Rumor flies fast, and the moment it was whispered that the city gates were watched, that Captain Ellerey, of his Majesty's Horse, was to be arrested, men began to stop and gossip at street corners, and women to stand upon their thresholds ready to give, or to receive, information.
You will go with me, and for your journey from Breslen I have made further arrangements. You are unlikely to be stopped." "But, my Lord " "You owe no further allegiance to the cause you have striven for. You can depart in all honor. The cause is annihilated." "I know, my Lord, I know; still, I cannot leave Sturatzberg."
The word had gone forth that the day so long looked for had indeed come; that before nightfall Sturatzberg would be in their hands; that Maritza, their sovereign, would most surely come amongst them in the Grande Place to lead them, and that by noon all loyal men must win their way there. It was no mere rabble to whom this command was given.
"I believe Princess Maritza has been in Sturatzberg." "Have you seen her?" "No, but Francois says he did. He may have been mistaken, but the delivery of her token goes to confirm Francois. Now, your Majesty, one of Ellerey's companions may be a partisan of the Princess, and may have changed the token.
"Deeds done here will not count in England." "And in England, or for England, I am debarred from doing anything. A sorry position, is it not, my lord?" "I am advising you to alter it." "But you have not told me why," said Ellerey. "Shall I tell you the reason, Lord Cloverton? You wish me to leave Sturatzberg." "Why should I?" "That you must tell me."
I have already told you that she is, or was, in Sturatzberg You do not believe it. That is a pity." "I am beginning to believe it, monsieur," the Ambassador answered, "and I thank you for coming here to-day. The gates of Sturatzberg are not so well guarded as they should be." "That is not my affair," said De Froilette with a smile.
"Such enemies as you suggest seldom stand singly," was the rather ungracious answer. "And in these times wise men seldom ride alone, monsieur," came the quick retort. "I travel with an escort myself, you see, Captain Ellerey. I do not make a mistake, I think; you are Captain Ellerey of his Majesty's Regiment of Chasseurs?" "That is my name." "And you are returning to Sturatzberg? Good!
The message I carry will need prompt action, for across the plain there are troops watching the road to Sturatzberg." "There are more ways than one to the capital, and many men in those troops perchance who will welcome the sight of us." "I do not doubt it," Ellerey answered. "Is the way passable for horses? We shall not want to return here." "Yes, to the entrance of the chief's resting-place.
"The kingdom of the hills comes to power and honor." "Did they tell you that an army lies in wait between here and Sturatzberg?" asked Ellerey. "Fifty armies will not stop me and those I lead when I elect to strike," cried the brigand, snapping his fingers. "The puppets in Sturatzberg will either bow to me or squeal at their punishment when I enter the city."
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