“Up to this moment Herr Joseph Greusel, who so unceremoniously made your acquaintance, has been my chief lieutenant, but I willingly depose him, and give you his place.”
“Do you hear that, Joseph?” Hilda called up to the man leaning over the balcony.
The deposed one made a grimace, but no reply.
“Set your guard, and come down, Greusel.”
Presently Greusel appeared in the courtyard, followed by four men.
“I have left two on guard,” he said.
“Right. What have you done with the servants?”
“Tied them up in a hard knot. I found a loft full of ropes.”
“Right again. Take your four men, and stand guard at the door. Send Ebearhard to me.”
Before Ebearhard arrived, Roland turned to the girl.