“The hat doesn’t fit very well,” said Rudolf.
“Like a crown better, eh?” suggested the colonel.
Rudolf laughed as he asked, “Well, what are my orders?”
“Ride round by the moat to the road at the back; then through the forest to Hofbau; you know your way after that. You mustn’t reach Strelsau till it’s dark. Then, if you want a shelter—”
“To Fritz von Tarlenheim’s, yes! From there I shall go straight to the address.”
“Ay. And—Rudolf!”
“Yes?”
“Make an end of him this time.”
“Please God. But if he goes to the lodge? He will, unless Rischenheim stops him.”
“I’ll be there in case—but I think Rischenheim will stop him.”