On the road they came upon four boys at play.
"Walter!" Hans called, "come here."
One left the game and listened.
"Take this package for me to Herr Leo," said Hans, "and can you remember a message?" he looked at the boy sharply.
"Ja, Herr Lange, naturally," and Walter looked indignant. He was twelve or thirteen.
"Tell him, and all who ask you, that I have gone on a journey. Bettina, here, goes with me. We will come back when the Emperor is conquered. And, see here, Walter——"
"Ja, ja, Herr Lange."
The old man gave him some money.
"Here is your pay. See that you earn it."
The boy nodded.