When this is accomplished, Greusel is to
report to me from the balcony, and then descend, taking with him the man
on guard at the door. Apportion men and bags in all the boats but one.
That one I shall take charge of. Put Greusel in command of the flotilla,
and tell him to convey his fleet as quietly as possible to the eastern
shore; then paddle up in slack water until he is, say, a third of a
league above Pfalz. There he must await my skiff. You will stand by that
skiff until I join you. I shall likely be accompanied by three women, so
retain the largest and most comfortable of the small boats."
Ebearhard raised his eyebrows at the mention of the women, but said
nothing.
Roland went in person to the room occupied by the young woman, and
knocked at her door, whereupon it was opened very promptly.
"Madam," he said, "there is opportunity for escape if you care to avail
yourself of it."
The girl had been seated when he entered, but now she rose, speaking in
a voice that was rather tremulous.
"Sir, I was wrong to disobey you when you had treated me so kindly.
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