"In this cause I cannot possibly lose," said Dick, pressing her hand. "Give your consent, dearest."
She looked at his calm eyes, his unmoved countenance, his steady hands, and said, after a moment:
"Very well."
"Then, Baron," said Dick, "you may take measures, regarding the troops out there, to enable us to depart unhindered when you are dead."
"If I send them away—" Von Sungen began, but paused.
"We give you our word of honor, we will not escape from you otherwise than by my killing you in this fight," said Dick.
"Captain von Romberg will not interfere?" said the Baron.
"Not unless to prevent the intrusion of some possible third party," answered Romberg.
"I will return in a minute," then said Von Sungen. "You may wish to have a light while I am gone," and he handed his torch to Antoine.
He walked down the lane to the waiting horsemen, and ordered the second in command to lead the two forces back to a certain junction of roads. "I am making some inquiries," he added, "that may help us in this search. Meanwhile, keep close watch on the by-road till I join you."