Part,  Chapter

  1     II,       I|            his niece Katharina. You, Herr Surveyor, must have seen
  2     II,       I|              Is not that the report, Herr Justice? You ought to know."~ ~
  3     II,       I|           request. "This is the Rev. Herr Tobias Mercatoris, our parish
  4     II,       I|              This, your ladyship, is Herr Martin Doboka, county surveyor
  5     II,       I|            seriously alarmed.~ ~"The Herr Doctor, I trust, will be
  6     II,       I|           the safety of your secret, Herr Vice-palatine! When your
  7     II,      II|          thee-and-thou" compact with Herr Bernat.~ ~The vice-palatine,
  8     II,      II|             her right-hand neighbor, Herr Mercatoris. The learned
  9     II,      II|              no family?"~ ~"That the Herr Justice is better able to
 10     II,      II|             than am I."~ ~"Ah! Then, Herr Hofrichter," inquired the
 11     II,      II|           refer your ladyship to the Herr Doctor."~ ~"Ah, true!" ejaculated
 12     II,      II|            you are the county clock, Herr Doctor, surely you ought
 13     II,      II|         quite too horribly romantic, Herr Doctor!" interrupted the
 14     II,      II|            By this time the reverend Herr Mercatoris had got the better
 15     II,      II|            of a notorious thief. The Herr Vice-palatine will remember
 16     II,      II|              has affected me deeply, Herr Pastor."~ ~Then she summoned
 17     II,      II|             the Nameless Castle; and Herr Bernat Görömbölyi proceeded
 18     II,     III|              official visit."~ ~"The Herr Count is already informed
 19     II,     III|             on the furniture.~ ~"The Herr Count awaits your lordship
 20     II,     III|             the groom, and conducted Herr Bernat into the adjoining
 21     II,     III|              of knowing that you are Herr Vice-palatine Bernat Görömbölyi
 22     II,     III|             her predecessor; and the Herr Vice-palatine is come, at
 23     II,     III|           serve a notice to quit."~ ~Herr Bernat did not like it when
 24     II,     III|              very good memory," said Herr Bernat, who was perfectly
 25     II,     III|           the same time he cast upon Herr Bernat a glance that reminded
 26     II,     III|             the middle of the floor. Herr Bernat was perplexed; he
 27     II,     III|           there was nothing left for Herr Bernat to do but go to his
 28     II,     III|           damned lunatic asylum. The Herr Count may see to it then
 29    III,      IV|             inches, and said:~ ~"The Herr Doctor can't go out any
 30    III,      IV|             village was familiar.~ ~"Herr Doctor," stammered the young
 31    III,      IV|            you come with us on foot, Herr Doctor?"~ ~"I should like
 32    III,      IV|     physician - Dr. Tromfszky. Pray, Herr Count, let me see your tongue."~ ~
 33    III,      IV|                  Pray, pray be calm, Herr Count," soothingly responded
 34    III,      IV|           storm. I was told that the Herr Count was seriously ill."~ ~"
 35    III,      IV|    interposed politely:~ ~"Allow me, Herr Count! Herr Henry did not
 36    III,      IV|                Allow me, Herr Count! Herr Henry did not come alone
 37    III,      IV|             was continued.~ ~One day Herr Mercatoris sent to the castle
 38     IV,       I|           received from the reverend Herr Mercatoris a gracefully
 39     IV,       I|              The letter ran thus:~ ~"HERR COUNT: I dare say you know
 40     IV,     III|              observed Vavel.~ ~"You, Herr Count?"~ ~"Yes; I have studied
 41     IV,     III|      correspondence with the learned Herr Mercatoris. He always dictated
 42     IV,     III|            assailant, and said: "The Herr Count can see that I have
 43     IV,     III|           because I want to tell the Herr Count that it was not I
 44     IV,     III|              am Satan Laczi; but the Herr Count, who has doubtless
 45     IV,     III|       description of mine would fit, Herr Count?" he asked, a certain
 46     IV,     III|            here to-night because the Herr Count rescued my poor little
 47     IV,     III|              For all this I owe you, Herr Count, and I am come to
 48     IV,     III|               I want to prove to the Herr Count that the robber -
 49     IV,     III|            well. It is said that the Herr Count guards a great treasure
 50     IV,     III|           would n't take it from the Herr Count, and if any one else
 51     IV,     III|            here, as I did, while the Herr Count is looking at the
 52     IV,     III|             key is left in the lock, Herr Count. Only those doors
 53     IV,     III|              will make doors for the Herr Count that can't be opened,
 54     IV,     III|             must say something else, Herr Count - no matter how secure
 55     IV,     III|             a purpose when I say the Herr Count must look after his
 56     IV,     III|              thank you."~ ~"Does the Herr Count still believe that
 57     IV,     III|              masterpiece to-day; the Herr Count will find it out soon
 58     IV,     III|            not drink to your welfare Herr Count, for my good wishes
 59     IV,     III|             you for the good advice, Herr Count, but it is too late.
 60     IV,     III|          forest. I am obliged to the Herr Count for his good wishes
 61     IV,      IV|           that Henry should tell the Herr Count that Master Matyas
 62     IV,      IV|      suddenly. "I 'll tell you what, Herr Count; if I succeed in doing
 63     IV,      IV|         ever-victorious Corsican.~ ~"Herr Count," one day observed
 64      V,       I|          with a disappointment - the Herr Count was not at home to
 65      V,       I|           what was wanted.~ ~"Is the Herr Colonel at home?" inquired
 66      V,      II|              from his correspondent, Herr Mercatoris, the information
 67      V,      II|           face. "Pray take him away, Herr Colonel - take him away."~ ~"
 68      V,      II|            successful instructor.~ ~"Herr Colonel," observed the baroness,
 69      V,      II|            neighbor at the manor.~ ~"HERR COUNT: As I have something
 70      V,      II|        favorite costume.~ ~"It is I, Herr Count," she said in a low
 71      V,      II| counterfeiter?"~ ~"I am not jesting, Herr Count. While Colonel Barthelmy
 72      V,      II|                You owe me no thanks, Herr Count. When a woman tries
 73      V,      II|             to pry into your secret, Herr Count; I am no spy - you
 74      V,      II|                   Let me advise you, Herr Count," with sudden resolution
 75      V,      II|           taking it in his hands:~ ~"HERR COLONEL: You need not seek
 76      V,      II|        self-confidence and pride.~ ~"Herr Count Vavel, I believe?"
 77      V,      II|            what way can I serve you, Herr Colonel?"~ ~"In a very simple
 78      V,      II|             In a very simple manner, Herr Count," responded the colonel. "
 79      V,      II|             that - but, to be brief, Herr Count, I owe it to my heart
 80      V,      II|              Barthelmy, my wife?"~ ~"Herr Vicomte Leon de Barthelmy,"
 81      V,      II|                  Your word of honor, Herr Count, would be entirely
 82      V,      II|             I am very sorry for you, Herr Colonel," returned Count
 83      V,      II|            you wait a little longer, Herr Count," he said, his face
 84      V,      II|              humbly beg your pardon, Herr Count Vavel. This lady is
 85      V,     III|        garden by the water, while to Herr Mercatoris the count sent
 86     VI,       I|       troubles - troubles me - most, Herr Count. Who will - take my -
 87     VI,       I|             not sorry for - myself - Herr Count; only for you two.
 88     VI,       I|              you - will be - angry - Herr Count, but - I cannot -
 89     VI,       I|           oppresses me. Pray - pray, Herr Count, send for - a priest."~ ~"
 90     VI,       I|            on your poor old servant, Herr Count. My soul feels - the
 91     VI,       I|          Thou knowest.'"~ ~"Ah, yes, Herr Count, you have a great
 92     VI,       I|            Thy angels.'"~ ~"Ah, yes, Herr Count, if I could talk like
 93     VI,       I|        information on this subject - Herr Mercatoris in Fertőszeg,
 94     VI,      II|              victim.~ ~Consequently, Herr Vice-palatine Bernat Görömbölyi
 95     VI,      II|    performance of this duty was that Herr Bernat would be obliged,
 96     VI,      II|         official attendance upon the Herr Count on the following day.~ ~
 97     VI,      II|             great cordiality.~ ~"The Herr Count has been ill, I understand?"
 98     VI,      II|            ill, I understand?" began Herr Bernat, when greetings had
 99     VI,      II|         enemy."~ ~"Then you imagine, Herr Vice-palatine, that I do
100     VI,      II|           think of any other reason, Herr Count."~ ~"Then I will tell
101     VI,      II|          have given out? Never fear, Herr Vice-palatine! when it becomes
102     VI,      II|          farce any further. I fancy, Herr Vice-palatine, we may be
103     VI,      II|                   Then you do smoke, Herr Count?"~ ~"Certainly; but
104     VI,      II|         smoke. I do not refer to the Herr Count's donna who lives
105     VI,      II|          deal of late. She takes the Herr Count's part everywhere,
106     VI,      II|            compulsorium. I tell you, Herr Count, ardent partizanship
107     VI,      II|         count laughed, then said:~ ~"Herr Vice-palatine, you remind
108     VI,      II|            composed it?' 'I did.'"~ ~Herr Bernat was charmed - completely
109     VI,      II|           excellent dinner, to which Herr Bernat did ample justice,
110     VI,      II|          toast:~ ~"I cannot refrain, Herr Count, from drinking to
111     VI,      II|           the time the meal was over Herr Bernat was in a most generous
112     VI,     III|              left shoulder.~ ~"Well, Herr Count," he began in a cheery
113     VI,     III|         intend to hold a Lustration, Herr Vice-palatine," resumed
114     VI,     III|            mean," hastily interposed Herr Bernat, "that there are
115     VI,     III|                 Here, help yourself, Herr Vice-palatine!" he added,
116     VI,     III|             the chest to the brim.~ ~Herr Bernat could only stare
117     VI,     III|              of you - " remonstrated Herr Bernat, "at least, let us
118     VI,     III|           words with your signature, Herr Count."~ ~"That I will gladly
119     VI,     III|             will!" promptly assented Herr Bernat. "I am not only the
120     VI,     III|          desires to marry. Will you, Herr Vice-palatine and Colonel,
121     VI,     III|       agreeable!" heartily responded Herr Bernat.~ ~"You know to whom
122     VI,     III|              with alacrity responded Herr Bernat. "Within half an
123     VI,     III|        corsage, and fastened them in Herr Bernat's buttonhole.~ ~Hereupon
124     VI,      IV|                    CHAPTER IV~ ~When Herr Bernat Görömbölyi, in his
125     VI,      IV|            is in a hurry," continued Herr Bernat, "for he may have
126     VI,      IV|              worker's rosy finger.~ ~Herr Bernat smiled roguishly;
127     VI,      IV|            is quite true," continued Herr Bernat. "Count Vavel sent
128     VI,      IV|              Then she came nearer to Herr Bernat, and asked with womanly
129     VI,      IV|      baroness extended both hands to Herr Bernat, and said earnestly:~ ~"
130     VI,      IV|            forbid you to tell Marie, Herr Count," responded Katharina.~ ~"'
131     VI,      IV|          Katharina.~ ~"'Baroness' - 'Herr Count'?" repeated Marie,
132     VI,      IV|             spared an explanation by Herr Bernat, who again observed:~ ~"
133     VI,      IV|          robbery a secret?" remarked Herr Bernat.~ ~"The real reason,"
134     VI,      IV|           will suggest a plan to the Herr Vice-palatine," said Count
135     VI,      IV|             join the army?" inquired Herr Bernat.~ ~"Satan Laczi told
136     VI,      IV|            the castle.~ ~"Good!" was Herr Bernat's comment, when the
137     VI,      IV|             submit themselves to the Herr Count's military discipline."~ ~ ~ ~
138     VI,      VI|             done, your ladyship. The Herr Count promised that I should
139     VI,      VI|           with it. Come, we will pay Herr Ludwig back in his own coin!
140    VII,       I|       another smoke.~ ~"But tell me, Herr Vice-palatine," said the
141    VII,       I|          works of a clock," returned Herr Bernat, complacently puffing
142    VII,       I|          premature with your thanks, Herr Count! The escapement would
143    VII,       I|         wearer!"~ ~"Would have made, Herr Count; would have made!
144    VII,       I|            you take me to be a fool, Herr Vice-palatine?"~ ~He sprang
145    VII,       I|            There!" at last exclaimed Herr Bernat, "I will not tease
146    VII,       I|       appended Count Vavel. "I hope, Herr Vice-palatine, that you
147    VII,       I|            my handkerchief for that, Herr Count, and shall be sure
148    VII,       I|            to rejoice you," observed Herr Bernat.~ ~"I shout for very
149    VII,       I|       husband to the devil! And now, Herr Vice-palatine, I think it
150   VIII,      II|            to the parsonage, and ask Herr Mercatoris to give you shelter.
151      X,       I|            what news?"~ ~"All sorts, Herr Count."~ ~"Good or bad?"~ ~"
152      X,       I|   capitulated?"~ ~"All in good time, Herr Count, all in good time!
153      X,       I|          passed as the nieces of the Herr Vice-palatine Görömbölyi."~ ~"
154      X,       I|             wives and daughters. The Herr Count's dear ones also received
155      X,       I|         pulling the bell-wire in the Herr Count's study the screen
156      X,     III|         Tromfszky, and the surveyor, Herr Doboka. The three started
157      X,     III|      interrupted Vavel, excitedly.~ ~Herr Bernat silently nodded assent,