Page:The Necromancer, or, The Tale of the Black Forest Vol. 1.djvu/193

 "A sad exit for a Necromancer," resumed he who had put the question to the Austrian.

"But a common one with gentlemen of that line," added another, rather forward.

The Austrian gave him a stern scornful look.

"I wish Volkert was still alive," said he who lodged at the haunted inn, "I wish he was still alive, he soon would restore tranquillity to the house of my landlord, and put a stop to the disagreeable talk that is rumoured about, and so hurtful to the poor man."

The Austrian made a silent bow to the company, and left the room. I followed him with hasty steps, and, coming up with him, accosted him respectfully. "You will excuse the liberty I am going to take, to request of you a private hearing, wishing to impart to you something."