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Did my
guardian make any statement to you yesterday afternoon that revealed the
object of this coming Court?"
"None whatever. Our conversation related entirely to your estate and my
management of it. We spoke of crops, of cultivation, and of vineyards."
"You have no knowledge, then, of the reason why we are summoned hither?"
"On that subject, Hildegunde, I am as ignorant as you."
"I don't think I am wholly in the dark," murmured the Countess,
"although I know nothing definite."
"You surmise, in spite of your guardian's disclaimer, that the
discussion will pertain to your recovery of the town of Linz?"
"Perhaps; but not likely. Did you say anything of your journey to
Frankfort?"
"Not a word. I understood from you that no mention should be made of my
visit unless his Lordship asked questions proving he was aware of it, in
which case I was to tell the truth."
"You were quite right, Father. Did my guardian ask you to accompany us
to Stolzenfels?"
"Assuredly, or I should not have ventured.


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