The man, without replying or looking at him, unrolled a long parchment, to which was fastened by silken threads a seal of green wax, and read aloud: “In the name of his Majesty, our most gracious sovereign and lord, Christian the king. Schumacker, prisoner of State in the royal fortress of Munkholm, and his daughter, are commanded to follow the bearer of the said command.”
Schumacker repeated his question: “What do you want?”
The man in black, still immovable, prepared to re-read the document.
“That will do,” said the old man.
Then, rising, he signed to the surprised and startled Ethel to follow with him this dismal escort.
Schumacker and his Daughter made Prisoners.
Photo-Etching.—From drawing by Démarest.