"
"I must say," commented Roland, "that the Archbishop of Mayence is well
served by his officers. Your examiner was a wise man."
"Yes," replied Greusel, "but nevertheless, I am telling my story here in
Frankfort."
"No difference for that, because, as I have said, we can do nothing.
Still, it is a blessing your examiner could not guess what you overheard
in the other tent. He let you go thinking you had seen and learned
nothing, and in doing so warded off a search party to-morrow."
XXI
A SECRET MARRIAGE
Blessed is he that expects nothing, for he shall not be disappointed.
Roland walked with Greusel across the bridge and through the streets to
the entrance of the Rheingold, and there stopped.
"I shall not go down with you," he said. "You have given me much to
think of, and I am in no mood for a hilarious meeting. Indeed, I fear I
should but damp the enthusiasm of the lads. Continue your good work
to-morrow, and report to me at my room."
With this Roland bade Greusel good-night and turned away.
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