The din was increasing.

When the German spoke he had to shout.
"We can beat them back if we like.

We can shoot them down from the windows.

But"-- he paused, shrugged his shoulders, and laughed--"what will you! This prince will not shoot his father's serfs." "We must leave you," went on Paul.

"We must beware of treachery.
Whatever happens, we shall not leave the house.