Rudolf Rassendyll was there, in his wet drawers and socks.
"Is it you ?" he whispered.
"Yes," answered Rudolf; "I swam round from the other side and got here.
Then I threw in a bit of mortar, but I wasn't sure I'd roused you, and I didn't dare shout, so I followed it myself.

Lay hold of me a minute while I get on my breeches: I didn't want to get wet, so I carried my clothes in a bundle.

Hold me tight, it's slippery." "In God's name what brings you here ?" whispered Sapt, catching Rudolf by the arm as he was directed.
"The queen's service.

When does Rischenheim come ?" "To-morrow at eight." "The deuce! That's earlier than I thought.

And the king ?" "Is here and determined to see him.