I am content to go your way and see what it is; but no man, if he is worth aught, will leave the gods of his fathers offhand, not even for the faith which is good for you and for Carl the king, and this king here who has death written on his handsome face." "What mean you by that ?" I asked, almost angrily.

"On the face of Ethelbert ?" "Ay," he answered.

"Cannot you see it ?" "Seldom have I seen a stronger or more healthy man! This is sheer foolishness." "I do not speak of health," he answered.

"Eh, well, we of the old race have the second sight now and then.

On my word, I wish I had it not.