"Three years."
"You shared his confidence?"
"More than anyone else."
"You knew of the contents of the vault at Nemi?"
"Yes."
"What have you to say as to the character and honesty of the newly elected President of the Order----?"
"I object," Hochwald cried, springing up.
"Silence," roared Senf, like Jove aroused. "Silence! You have testified. If you will not keep your tongue--you will be gagged."
The men beside Hochwald had pulled him down into his seat and those of the crowd nearest him had assumed an angry attitude.
"You will answer my question, Fräulein."