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 vain, he kept his peace, and mentioned not a single word more about it during the whole day—we did the same—for the Lieutenant's conversation amused us so well, that evening stole upon us unawares."

"Our dinner had been better than our scanty supper on the preceding day, because the Lieutenant had brought with him an ample provision of ham and cold beef; some bottles of excellent wine which he had been provided with, raised our spirits, and increased his and the Baron's courage, in such a manner, that they expected the approach of night with the greatest impatience—they were constantly looking at their watches, and as soon as the clock had struck nine, thought it high time to go to the castle."

"We called the landlord to pay our bill, and the poor fellow tried once more to persuade us not to go to the castle; he entreated us not to expose our lives thus daringly to certain danger, and at last fell on his knees;