Chapter XV.
Fritz, who came up at a trot, after the usual military salute to Francis, interrupted our further conversation. He addressed her in the following words—
“Freule, the Captain sends to inquire if you have thought of the sauce for the pudding, and if you will let him have the key to the pantry?”
Turning to me she said—
“Excuse me, Leo—duty first and pleasure afterwards; my worthy adjutant reminds me I have duties in the kitchen.”
In a moment she had tripped away out of sight, and the General, rising, said—
“I must also go and dress, for I never dine in my dressing-gown.” Then calling to Fritz, he said, “Show the Jonker to his room, if it is ready.”
“Certainly, General; I have taken up his bag.”
“So you have brought a travelling-bag?” asked the General, with a smile, and giving me an inquiring look.