Muller smiled. “I have heard it said that your romantic Hungarian bandits will often be satisfied with the small booty they may find in the pocket or on the person of their victim.”
“You are right, Mr. Muller. But that is only when they can find nothing else.”
“Or perhaps if it is a case of revenge.
“It cannot be revenge in this case!”
“The pastor was greatly loved?”
“He was loved and revered.”
“By every one?”
“By every one!” the four men answered at once.
Muller was still a while. His eyes were veiled and his face thoughtful. Finally he raised his head. “There has been nothing moved or changed in this room?”
“No—neither here nor anywhere else in the house or the church,” answered the local magistrate.