And now I ask you to make a great sacrifice. This city is
starving. If we give that gold to its relief, the merchants of Frankfort
will contribute an equal amount. I do not know how long such a total
will keep the wolves from the doors of Frankfort; probably for six
months. I shall learn definitely to-morrow." Here Roland outlined his
plan of relief, which was received in silence.
Kurzbold spoke up.
"I should like to know how much the total is?"
"That is a matter with which you have nothing to do," growled Greusel;
then, turning to Roland, who had not yet taken a seat, he said: "So far
as my share is concerned, I agree."
"I agree," added Ebearhard; and so it went down along each side of the
table until eighteen had spoken.
Kurzbold rose with a smile on his face.
"I don't know how it is, ex-Captain, that the moment you come among us
there seems to arise a spirit of disputation."
"Curiously enough, Herr Kurzbold, that same thought arose in my mind as
I listened to your hilarity before I entered.
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