"'And he said again, Be not afraid; strengthen yourself and be wise, for thus will the Lord do unto all them against whom ye fight.'"
Then she said,--
"You must await God's voice."
"But am I to quit the military service or not?" asked Zaklika.
"Throw down that horrid livery--that coat of slavery of the Amalekites," said Cosel with animation.
"It will take some time to sell the commission before I could come to Stolpen."
"Go, then, and return," said she. "You are the only man who serves me faithfully."
Zaklika left her. In the courtyard he met Kaschau.
"What have you been talking about with her?" asked he.
"I could not talk at all," answered Zaklika. "She was reading the Bible. I did not want to interrupt her. I must come again."