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48. “I will wager for it that they shall be delivered safely.” Adrian Van der Werf  spent a moment in silent consideration.

“Thou art a brave and clever youth,” he said. “But thou must know that thou art risking much in this hazardous enterprise. However, God will watch over those who serve Him. Come to me to-morrow bringing two carrier pigeons, and I will instruct thee  as to the message.” And Gysbert, highly  pleased, departed for Belfry Lane, whistling  lustily one of the popular songs of the day: