Shutters were flung back and windows thrown open.

The group we made stood clean-cut, plainly visible in the moonlight.

A moment later there was a rush of eager feet, and we were surrounded by officers and servants.

Bernenstein stood by me now, leaning on his sword; Sapt had not uttered a word; his face was distorted with horror and bitterness.

Rudolf's eyes were closed and his head lay back against me.
"A man has shot the king," said I, in bald, stupid explanation.
All at once I found James, Mr.Rassendyll's servant, by me.
"I have sent for doctors, my lord," he said.