Perhaps
you know that the Pfalzgraf grows excellent white wine round his Castle
of Stahleck, and despises the red wine of Lorch and Assmannshausen. He
tasted the wine, which had not been improved by being poured into the
dirty gold barrels, spat it out with an oath, and said we were welcome
to keep it. He has also promised to send me a cask of good white wine to
Frankfort."
"Captain, despite your quiet, unassuming manner, you are the most
ingenious of men."
"Indeed, I but copied your honor's ingenuity."
"However it happened, you saved the gold, and that action alone will
make a rich man of you, for you must accept my third share of the
money."
By this time the bags had been heaved aboard. Greusel followed them, and
stood ready to receive further orders.
"You will all make for Frankfort," said Roland, "keeping close as
possible to this side of the river. No man is to be allowed ashore until
you reach the capital. Captain, are there provisions enough aboard for
the voyage?"
"Yes, your honor.
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