[But, as the oncomer drew nearer, the glimmer of hope died in the discontented gentleman's heart]

[As she bent, offering him the green goblet of wine, her heavy plait fell against his shoulder]

[Wellenshausen]

["Look, look, do you see? ... There are two men coming up the road with a pack-horse!"]

["The high-born, my mistress, had not expected you before to-morrow," said the butler with a deep bow]

[Meanwhile, up in his chamber, the Burgrave sat in sodden brooding]

[Steven almost called aloud, as he heard their heavy plunge into the ambushed waters]

[Sidonia stood, shaking and pruning herself like a bird, her hair glinting in the light]

["Spread your dark wings, obscene birds! ... the scent of Death is in the air. In a little while you may gorge! ... caw—caw!"]

["Hurl down the Guard, and the field is ours! ... Hurl down the Guard, aha!"]