For none may speak lightly of the White Wolf and live to tell the tale!" "So be it," I replied, calmly; "but first let me recount to you the story of Hans Pulitz.

Not for the hiding of a belt of gold, as men say, was he condemned.

But because he had plotted against the life of the Duke and of his minister of justice, the Red Axe.

Would you know what happened?
I will tell you briefly: "Ten men, accounted strong, held Hans Pulitz.

Ten men could scarce lead him through the court-yard to the chair on which sat Duke Casimir.