"I am a fireman. There is no time to examine the scenery. But wait----" Rowland took off his cap and scratched his head. "A hurdy-gurdy you say? With a donkey?"
"Yes--yes. You've seen----?"
"I think--I'm sure. Yesterday near Immenstadt--a donkey--a very small donkey?"
"Yes--a small donkey--and a man and woman walking----"
"At dusk last night, where the railroad and the highway ran parallel near the lake of Immenstadt. I am sure. There is no grade there and I was resting--leaning against the side of my coal-box--My engineer, Duveneck----"
"That does not matter--you are sure of what you tell?"
"Positive."
"You will report to the Weissenburg Station when you have had your bath?"
"Assuredly. My engine is there. I go on duty this afternoon."
"Good----"