Part,  Chapter

  1     II,     III|              My name is Count Ludwig Vavel de Versay - with a y after
  2     IV,       I|                    CHAPTER I~ ~Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on
  3     IV,       I|        aristocratic circles.~ ~Count Vavel himself had been overwhelmed
  4     IV,       I|              During the winter Count Vavel frequently saw his fair
  5     IV,       I|        Christmas eve she, like Count Vavel, arranged a Christmas tree
  6     IV,       I|           drew near the cross, Count Vavel saw the old soldier, as
  7     IV,       I|            if a preceptor like Count Vavel took it upon himself to
  8     IV,       I|             I leave to you."~ ~Count Vavel was forced to capitulate.
  9     IV,       I|           argument.~ ~And yet, Count Vavel could not help but think
 10     IV,       I|             altogether satisfy Count Vavel. Women, especially young
 11     IV,       I|      disappointment.~ ~And for Count Vavel mistrust was a duty; for
 12     IV,      II|                   CHAPTER II~ ~Count Vavel had made his fair neighbor
 13     IV,      II|            was satisfactory to Count Vavel.~ ~But a woman without curiosity!~ ~
 14     IV,      II|             plot of ground."~ ~Count Vavel had expected to see the
 15     IV,      II|              neighboring manor Count Vavel had spent more time than
 16     IV,     III|          room.~ ~This question Count Vavel was given an opportunity
 17     IV,     III|             over everything.~ ~Count Vavel waited in his observatory
 18     IV,     III|            from the castle did Count Vavel notice that some heavy object
 19     IV,     III|            into the shrubbery. Count Vavel did not give chase to the
 20     IV,     III|             conquered!~ ~"I am Count Vavel," he hastened to explain,
 21     IV,     III|              is also bound."~ ~Count Vavel went into the small chamber
 22     IV,     III|              bloodletting," observed Vavel.~ ~"You, Herr Count?"~ ~"
 23     IV,     III|              eyes and saw herself in Vavel's arms; "but attend to that
 24     IV,     III|               The baroness and Count Vavel now returned to the outer
 25     IV,     III|            willingly," replied Count Vavel, who had not the least desire
 26     IV,     III|            the floor vigorously with Vavel's iron-ferruled stick.~ ~
 27     IV,     III|           with you!"~ ~At home Count Vavel found Henry on guard at
 28     IV,     III|              will bite!"~ ~ ~ ~Count Vavel could not deny that his
 29     IV,     III|             This incident made Count Vavel believe that the woman had
 30     IV,     III|                 For an instant Count Vavel surveyed the stranger, who
 31     IV,     III|              hearing the name, Count Vavel sprang suddenly toward the
 32     IV,     III|            but bone and sinew. Count Vavel was an athletic man, strong
 33     IV,     III|           guarded treasure."~ ~Count Vavel gave utterance to a groan
 34     IV,     III|                 For an instant Count Vavel's heart ceased beating.
 35     IV,     III|             be arranged," said Count Vavel.~ ~"I am acquainted with
 36     IV,     III|         himself from an attack. When Vavel looked around again, Satan
 37     IV,      IV|            smilingly responded Count Vavel. "Facts cannot be changed!
 38     IV,      IV|              Matyas," assented Count Vavel; "but I should like to know
 39     IV,      IV|            task was completed. Count Vavel was satisfied with the work
 40     IV,      IV|            sixteenth birthday. Count Vavel had come to her apartments,
 41     IV,      IV|              I waken again."~ ~Count Vavel gently took the young girl'
 42     IV,      IV|              prison," returned Count Vavel. "No one can lift the screen
 43      V,       I|         robbers was concerned, Count Vavel might now rest content.
 44      V,       I|              threatened her.~ ~Count Vavel was seriously concerned
 45      V,       I|      propitious chance came to Count Vavel's aid in his perplexity.~ ~
 46      V,       I|            this supposition.~ ~Count Vavel might now feel perfectly
 47      V,       I|             Castle and despoil Count Vavel of something which Satan
 48      V,       I|              by the groom that Count Vavel was not at home. He left
 49      V,       I|         Colonel of Cavalry."~ ~Count Vavel tried to remember where
 50      V,       I|           From his observatory Count Vavel informed himself at what
 51      V,       I|             to the manor, that Count Vavel had left a card for him
 52      V,       I|             card.~ ~This visit Count Vavel returned the next morning
 53      V,       I|             at home?" inquired Count Vavel.~ ~"Yes, your lordship;
 54      V,       I|         which all look part.~ ~Count Vavel, in his tower, was an interested
 55      V,      II|            late in the autumn, Count Vavel received from his correspondent,
 56      V,      II|        sounds were familiar to Count Vavel. Even yet, when the blare
 57      V,      II|            to write.~ ~At last Count Vavel bethought him of an expedient.
 58      V,      II|            the carriage," said Count Vavel.~ ~"I rowed across the cove -
 59      V,      II|          indifferently replied Count Vavel.~ ~"You certainly have heard
 60      V,      II|             everybody believes Count Vavel to be Ange Barthelmy's lover,"
 61      V,      II|              one precedence to Count Vavel. A regular duel, however,
 62      V,      II|          sword or a pistol!"~ ~Count Vavel was touched on the spot
 63      V,      II|              you," interrupted Count Vavel, with visible irony.~ ~"
 64      V,      II|           deep flush crimsoned Count Vavel's face. "I should like to
 65      V,      II|             Ange Barthelmy."~ ~Count Vavel clenched his hands and closed
 66      V,      II|             risk your life."~ ~Count Vavel started violently; he opened
 67      V,      II|          desperation exclaimed Count Vavel. "I cannot hide in my castle
 68      V,      II|              your - friend."~ ~Count Vavel suddenly burst into a loud
 69      V,      II|               I am in earnest, Count Vavel. Now you will understand
 70      V,      II|            in the carriage?"~ ~Count Vavel was astounded. The likeness
 71      V,      II|            Nameless Castle?"~ ~Count Vavel's face reddened to the roots
 72      V,      II|             terror, and seized Count Vavel's hand.~ ~"No, no; you shall
 73      V,      II|            and held it so that Count Vavel might read, without taking
 74      V,      II|           seen in company with Count Vavel is~ ~"B. KATHARINA LANDSKNECHTSSCHILD."~ ~
 75      V,      II|           speechless amazement Count Vavel looked down at the baroness,
 76      V,      II|              for a man; and if Count Vavel guessed the name, then there
 77      V,      II|          singular feeling that Count Vavel looked at the woman beside
 78      V,      II|             and pride.~ ~"Herr Count Vavel, I believe?" he began, halting
 79      V,      II|             Leon Barthelmy."~ ~Count Vavel murmured something which
 80      V,      II|       Alexander's dragoons."~ ~Count Vavel again gave utterance to
 81      V,      II|     Barthelmy," calmly replied Count Vavel, "I give you my word of
 82      V,      II|             Colonel," returned Count Vavel, "but I shall be compelled
 83      V,      II|          excited tone retorted Count Vavel; and for a brief instant
 84      V,      II|              your pardon, Herr Count Vavel. This lady is not Ange Barthelmy.
 85      V,      II|              flash a light sped into Vavel's heart and illumined it
 86      V,      II|         terror, and flung herself on Vavel's breast.~ ~"I presume you
 87      V,      II|              s hesitation came Count Vavel's reply:~ ~"The lady is
 88      V,      II|             were clasped about Count Vavel's arm. Then, with his helmet
 89      V,      II|             hand, he turned to Count Vavel, and added: "Are you satisfied?"~ ~"
 90      V,      II|             different emotions Count Vavel returned to the castle!
 91      V,      II|              were the truth.~ ~Count Vavel stopped the carriage at
 92      V,      II|        through the gateway.~ ~Ludwig Vavel stood where she had left
 93      V,     III|                  CHAPTER III~ ~Count Vavel did not see Marie, after
 94      V,     III|          with her request when Count Vavel, who had swiftly approached,
 95      V,     III|              and drooped her head.~ ~Vavel then drew the letter from
 96      V,     III|            why I addressed it so."~ ~Vavel turned the letter in his
 97      V,     III|           low tone repeated Marie.~ ~Vavel moved swiftly to her side,
 98      V,     III|              Marie?" sadly responded Vavel.~ ~"Yes, yes. I know that,
 99      V,     III|        speechless astonishment Count Vavel had listened to this passionate
100      V,     III|              the letter.~ ~ ~ ~Count Vavel now rarely ventured beyond
101      V,     III|             unsightly swamp.~ ~Count Vavel, knowing how Marie delighted
102      V,     III|          time."~ ~The next day Count Vavel sent his telescope to the
103     VI,       I|              CHAPTER I~ ~Since Count Vavel had ceased to take outdoor
104     VI,       I|            irritably responded Count Vavel. "I swear to you, by the
105     VI,       I|            shall be damned!"~ ~Count Vavel now lost all patience, and,
106     VI,       I|            win our release."~ ~Count Vavel suddenly beat his palm against
107     VI,       I|           more uncomfortable. Ludwig Vavel had lost his only friend -
108     VI,       I|           Katharina learn that Count Vavel was again without a man-servant
109     VI,       I|       leading ideas now filled Count Vavel's entire soul.~ ~One was
110     VI,       I|           portion of Europe,~ ~Count Vavel was not the only one who
111     VI,       I|              to the post; and Ludwig Vavel only by the exercise of
112     VI,       I|             of his epistles.~ ~Count Vavel was rather inclined to believe
113     VI,       I|            hall of meeting.~ ~Ludwig Vavel, on reading the young man'
114     VI,       I|            that Hungary awaited his (Vavel's) enemy as its liberator.~ ~
115     VI,       I|              soldier in the world?~ ~Vavel well knew that the giant
116     VI,      II|            meetings was Count Ludwig Vavel.~ ~The Vice-palatine's task
117     VI,      II|          castle by a letter to Count Vavel, in which he explained,
118     VI,      II|        castle in due time; and Count Vavel, who wished to make amends
119     VI,      II|            the meeting?" asked Count Vavel.~ ~"Quite a number of the
120     VI,      II|             haughtily rejoined Count Vavel, believing that his visitor
121     VI,      II|            at that!" responded Count Vavel. "Come, we will retire to
122     VI,      II|           the vice-palatine.~ ~Count Vavel waited until his guest was
123     VI,     III|           destroying angel.~ ~Ludwig Vavel waited like the tiger crouched
124     VI,     III|             to the nation."3~ ~Count Vavel's face at these words became
125     VI,     III|             understand you."~ ~Count Vavel stepped to the opposite
126     VI,     III|             money!" ejaculated Count Vavel, contemptuously. "I will
127     VI,     III|            himself," whereupon Count Vavel himself thrust his hands
128     VI,     III|             home," interrupted Count Vavel.~ ~"But I must give you
129     VI,     III|       splendor for myself!"~ ~Ludwig Vavel was filled with admiration
130     VI,     III|              me and love me then?"~ ~Vavel gently drew the young girl
131     VI,     III|   matrimonial emissary!" added Count Vavel. "In this patriarchal land
132     VI,     III| distinguished young lady under Count Vavel's protection. He therefore
133     VI,     III|             wary glance toward Count Vavel: "I am sorry this pretty
134     VI,      IV|              The charming lady Count Vavel intends to wed is - Katharina
135     VI,      IV|        continued Herr Bernat. "Count Vavel sent me here to beg you
136     VI,      IV|            she? What is she to Count Vavel?"~ ~"She is not your rival,
137     VI,      IV|          wife nor betrothed to Count Vavel - nor yet his secret love."~ ~"
138     VI,      IV|     thoroughly acquainted with Count Vavel and not love him. I went
139     VI,      IV|              her at once. When Count Vavel goes into battle to help
140     VI,      IV|          heart I consent to be Count Vavel's betrothed wife!"~ ~"And
141     VI,      IV|         emissary had departed, Count Vavel began to reflect whether
142     VI,      IV|               Deeply agitated, Count Vavel hastened to meet her.~ ~"
143     VI,      IV|            out her hand toward Count Vavel, and, with a charming mixture
144     VI,      IV|            confirmation of the words Vavel had spoken in the forest
145     VI,      IV|              She is my betrothed."~ ~Vavel lifted the white hand to
146     VI,      IV|            her she loved her. Ludwig Vavel looked with delight on the
147     VI,      IV|           smilingly interposed Count Vavel.~ ~"Why can't you come with
148     VI,      IV|            more serious tone: "Count Vavel, you may rest perfectly
149     VI,      IV|             of her story where Count Vavel, with his walking-stick,
150     VI,      IV|             reason," explained Count Vavel, "was because the baroness
151     VI,      IV|           Vice-palatine," said Count Vavel. "Grant an amnesty to the
152     VI,       V|        adored queen. Vivat!"~ ~Count Vavel promptly responded, as did
153     VI,       V|           drink to your toast, Count Vavel! And here is to my dear
154     VI,       V|            jestingly exclaimed Count Vavel, "my lovely betrothed speaks
155     VI,       V|              now took leave of Count Vavel and his visitor. Marie led
156     VI,       V|           recovered herself as Count Vavel came hastily into the outer
157     VI,      VI|            that I expect to be Count Vavel's wife?"~ ~"I did not know
158    VII,       I|               CHAPTER I~ ~When Count Vavel and the vice-palatine disappeared
159    VII,       I|            ironically observed Count Vavel.~ ~"Moreover," continued
160    VII,       I|         handled," again interpolated Vavel.~ ~"A more disastrous check,
161    VII,       I|               What? Halberds!" cried Vavel, losing all patience. "Halberds
162    VII,       I|             at once?" demanded Count Vavel.~ ~"Because it is not customary
163    VII,       I|            shall do!" appended Count Vavel. "I hope, Herr Vice-palatine,
164    VII,      II|     volunteers, accompanied by Count Vavel himself, would depart amid
165    VII,      II|         ornamentation!~ ~When Ludwig Vavel opened the door of his castle
166    VII,      II|            his volunteer corps Count Vavel made an object of special
167    VII,      II|          present the flag; but Count Vavel insisted that Marie must
168    VII,      II|          Volons, commanded by "Count Vavel von Fertőszeg."~ ~Count
169    VII,      II|              von Fertőszeg."~ ~Count Vavel had a second volunteer company,
170    VII,     III|             out for the night. Count Vavel had completed his round
171    VII,     III|            Halt! who comes there?"~ ~Vavel hastened from the tent,
172    VII,     III|           right to enter the camp.~ ~Vavel recognized Satan Laczi,
173    VII,     III|              in the enemy's army."~ ~Vavel took the letter, and said: "
174    VII,     III|   sufficiently," was the response.~ ~Vavel quitted the tent to read
175    VII,     III|           viceroy of Italy's troops, Vavel knew.~ ~The letter was a
176    VII,     III|             pages. Before reading it Vavel glanced at the signature: "
177    VII,     III|           how every drop of blood in Vavel's veins boiled and seethed!
178    VII,     III|              Here an icy chill shook Vavel's frame. He read on:~ ~"
179    VII,     III|              that she had found this Vavel's eyes more alluring than
180    VII,     III|             all events, when I asked Vavel what relation the lady at
181    VII,     III|                Her daughter?" gasped Vavel. "Her daughter? Then Katharina
182    VII,     III|          soon as this war broke out, Vavel threw off his hermit's mask,
183    VII,     III|      Jocrisse's letters I learn that Vavel's treasures are now in Themire'
184    VII,     III|           the hands of the enemy."~ ~Vavel's heart almost ceased to
185    VII,     III|           the documents by force."~ ~Vavel did not notice that the
186    VII,     III|            of a sovereign can be."~ ~Vavel stamped his foot in a paroxysm
187    VII,     III|           for one instant did Ludwig Vavel deliberate as to his course
188    VII,     III|          turned to leave the tent.~ ~Vavel did not go back to the officers'
189   VIII,       I|    transgression against her. Ludwig Vavel gave you his love and, more
190   VIII,       I|        hamper, and take it to Ludwig Vavel, wherever he may be."~ ~"
191   VIII,     III|              same moment that Ludwig Vavel had learned of the deceit
192   VIII,     III|          Master Matyas entered Count Vavel's tent.~ ~The jack of all
193   VIII,     III|          Master Matyas?" interrupted Vavel.~ ~"I allowed the Frenchmen
194   VIII,     III|         letter by no means lightened Vavel's gloomy mood. Colonel Oudet,
195   VIII,     III|               heartily thanked Count Vavel for his offer of assistance
196   VIII,     III|           case, what would become of Vavel's cherished plans?~ ~It
197   VIII,     III|             go to his tent, that he, Vavel, would take his place for
198   VIII,     III|              after the other, Ludwig Vavel read the two letters he
199   VIII,     III|              light of the watch-fire Vavel could see the familiar red
200   VIII,     III|            and stopped when close to Vavel's horse. The woman riding
201   VIII,     III|              of them, came around to Vavel's side, saying:~ ~"It is
202   VIII,     III|      Avoncourt."~ ~"What?" exclaimed Vavel, in amazement, flinging
203   VIII,     III|             she murmured brokenly.~ ~Vavel passed his hand over his
204   VIII,     III|              are burning," whispered Vavel, "and the documents, and
205   VIII,     III|              involuntarily exclaimed Vavel, extending his hand toward
206     IX,       I|              him?"~ ~"He is in Count Vavel's service, and I can see
207     IX,       I|           after midnight when Ludwig Vavel learned of the danger which
208     IX,      II|             fugitive maid and Ludwig Vavel.~ ~Dawn broke before the
209     IX,     III|       phenomenal. Matyas found Count Vavel with his troop already at
210     IX,     III|            they drew near to Pomogy, Vavel sent a squad in advance
211     IX,     III|          three sides a low building. Vavel concealed his horsemen behind
212     IX,     III|        adjutant," jestingly remarked Vavel to Katharina. "I am going
213     IX,     III|          farther shore.~ ~"Those are Vavel's Volons," said De Fervlans,
214     IX,     III|               I should n't wonder if Vavel had concealed some men there
215     IX,     III|         greeting for him," responded Vavel. He ordered his men into
216     IX,     III|             but left him unharmed.~ ~Vavel now moved nearer to the
217     IX,     III|              little sword-play, then Vavel struck his adversary's blade
218     IX,     III|           from the saddle.~ ~Nor had Vavel's companions been idle the
219     IX,     III|          guessed their intention.~ ~"Vavel!" she shouted at the top
220     IX,     III|            at the top of her voice, "Vavel, take care! Look to your
221     IX,     III|           tumult of the fight.~ ~But Vavel had ears and eyes only for
222     IX,     III|       hand-to-hand conflict began.~ ~Vavel also had heard the firing
223     IX,     III|            the fallen trumpeter; but Vavel, who knew how necessary
224     IX,     III|     admiration even in an enemy; and Vavel certainly proved himself
225     IX,     III|       skilled demons gave way before Vavel's masterly thrusts, while
226     IX,     III|              the thick of the fight, Vavel following his example. By
227     IX,     III|             celebrated shot.~ ~Count Vavel saw what was coming, and
228     IX,     III|                Good night, Chevalier Vavel!" in a mocking tone called
229     IX,     III|       whistled through the air - but Vavel did not fall.~ ~"Accept
230     IX,     III|        greeting, marquis!" responded Vavel, He raised his pistol, and
231     IX,      IV|            horrible wounds!~ ~Ludwig Vavel, who hart approached noiselessly,
232      X,       I|               CHAPTER I~ ~When Count Vavel returned from his skirmish
233      X,       I|       themselves valiant warriors.~ ~Vavel with his Volons had been
234      X,       I|            princess?" demanded Count Vavel, his face darkening.~ ~"
235      X,       I|              impatiently interrupted Vavel. "What became of them when
236      X,       I|                excitedly interrupted Vavel.~ ~"Yes, certainly; Guillaume -
237      X,       I|              Princess Marie?" echoed Vavel.~ ~"As I tell you; and that
238      X,       I|           know she is a princess."~ ~Vavel's brain seemed paralyzed.
239      X,       I|           guard over a potentate."~ ~Vavel paced the floor, mute with
240      X,       I|              indeed," observed Count Vavel, smiling in spite of his
241      X,       I|             another may be doing."~ ~Vavel bent his head so that Master
242      X,       I|           but they served to restore Vavel to a cheerful mood.~ ~He
243      X,      II|                said Master Matyas to Vavel, pointing toward three covered
244      X,      II|           The "Death-head troop," as Vavel's Volons were designated,
245      X,      II|         stands the village church.~ ~Vavel's troop camped within this
246      X,      II|              of the church, and here Vavel took up his station with
247      X,      II|            the barricade thus formed Vavel halted his men, and commanded
248      X,      II|            of the attacking foe, and Vavel was obliged to exercise
249      X,      II|           tuez pas Arthur!"~ ~Ludwig Vavel turned toward her, bowed
250      X,      II|      chevalier what I want," replied Vavel, turning toward the youthful
251      X,      II|              this message: 'I, Count Vavel de Versay, have this day
252      X,      II|              road toward Raab. Count Vavel took his place beside the
253      X,      II|            respectful tone responded Vavel.~ ~"But my daughter is so
254      X,      II|            standing at his door when Vavel ordered the coach to stop.
255      X,      II|              village, madame?" asked Vavel of the mother, after they
256      X,      II|              uncertain whether Count Vavel was making sport of her
257      X,      II|         tableau, madame?" said Count Vavel. "It would be a suitable
258      X,     III|             holding as prisoners."~ ~Vavel hastened to shake hands
259      X,     III|            eager to kiss the hand of Vavel's partner, and to inquire:~ ~"
260      X,     III|              French captain, handing Vavel a paper, "is the sauf conduit."~ ~
261      X,     III|      contained the information that "Vavel de Versay, expatriated French
262      X,     III|            chance to meet."~ ~Ludwig Vavel looked at this document
263      X,     III|           cordially shaking the hand Vavel extended toward him. "I
264      X,     III|            parsonage. Madame thanked Vavel for his courtesy, then,
265      X,     III|          countrymen in the church.~ ~Vavel communicated the news of
266      X,     III|           the retreat at every gate. Vavel, therefore, would not be
267      X,     III|          route among the tan-vats.~ ~Vavel had already seen battered
268      X,     III|             be doing sentry-duty."~ ~Vavel applied his spurs and cantered
269      X,     III|              at the end of the hall. Vavel followed him, and found
270      X,     III|            in alarm when they beheld Vavel. The doctor even made as
271      X,     III|              Marie ill?" interrupted Vavel, excitedly.~ ~Herr Bernat
272      X,     III|        leading into the next room.~ ~Vavel did not stop to inquire
273      X,     III|          bedside.~ ~"Oh, God!" cried Vavel, in a tone so full of anguish
274      X,     III|                Without a word Ludwig Vavel raised the woman to her
275      X,     III|         arm-chair to the window, and Vavel opened the sash to admit
276      X,     III|         loves with all her heart."~ ~Vavel with difficulty refrained
277      X,     III|            what had become of her.~ ~Vavel had prayed for forgetfulness -
278      X,     III|            to claim the sum of money Vavel had placed in the hands
279      X,     III|             the world, as were Count Vavel and Katharina.~ ~The Nameless