Zaklika became thoughtful.
"Speak, then," said he after a while.
"You will know where I am. I trust you, you must think about means; you will try and free me. There are still a few thousands with Lehman; I will give you a word to him--you will take the money."
Zaklika was indignant that she should offer him money.
"It is not for you, but you must have it to free me."
She looked at him. He nodded obediently.
"In the first place, go and try to find out whether they will let you go; you may tell them that you do not wish to serve me any more. Do what you please. Carry in your breast my treasure that I entrusted to you. Do you understand me?"
She extended to him her trembling hand.
"Only you do I trust, for only in you is a human soul. Do not betray me, like the rest!"
"I?" exclaimed Zaklika, indignantly, and his eyes shone so fiercely that Cosel retreated. "I?" repeated he, trembling. "I can die, but not betray."