She turned away and leaned upon the wall.
"I—I think that I—I have done you some injustice, Herr Hauptmann," she murmured with an effort.
"Thank you."
"But I cannot understand. The papers which passed you through Hungary—signed by General Von Hoetzendorf——"
"Unfortunately are of no further service. An order for my arrest has been issued in Vienna."
"Your arrest? For taking me?"
"For many things——" And he shrugged.
"What do you propose to do?"
"Remain here for the present," he said slowly. "It is doubtful if anyone would think of seeking us here. The Schloss has an evil name along the countryside. None of the peasants dares to come within a league of the place."
"And I—?" she asked.