"I will do whatever you tell me," he said, with a submission that was almost childlike from one so brilliant in achievement.
A single bell sounded through the stillness of the castle.
"It is for the evening service," said William. "Will you go?"
Tired and dusty as he was, the Count assented.
"And you?" he asked.
William put his papers carefully away under the Bible.
"In my mother's house I may honour my mother's faith," he said.
The two young men went down to the chapel together.
CHAPTER II
JULIANA OF STOLBERG
A few days after the return of Count Louis to Dillenburg, a notable company was gathered in the large council chamber. It was long since it had served for councils, having for many a day been put to lighter uses—for ball, feast, and family celebration.