She wrung her hands despairingly.
“Do you think—oh, God, it is maddening.”
“It is the work of the army. I know so much. And I hope they have done no more than to force an abdication.”
“You say that as if you feared—I know not what horrors.”
“If we once get clear of this we shall find out what has occurred. But we could do nothing if we wished. You have seen for yourself the temper of the people. They have sided with the army.”
“You mean the attack on my house?”
“Yes. The city is mad to-night, and would do anything. The only thing to think of now is your safety. Karasch, look over if we can go yet.”
I was on fire with impatience to be away; but Karasch reported that the street was not yet clear.
“Is there no other way we could escape?” I asked Gatrina.
She shook her head. “No, none,” she replied.