Where can we find the best inn for the night ?" "The village of Tellnitz, which you should reach about dark, has a famous inn, and there is no finer landlord than Herr Leinfelder." John thanked him, and drove on, increasing his speed, after he had passed the sheep.

He looked back once, and saw the shepherd placidly driving his flock before him.

He was singing, too, and the musical notes came to them, telling them very clearly that one Austrian, at least, did not suspect them.
"Our first test has been passed successfully," said John, "and I look upon it as a good omen.

But don't forget that I'm Jean Castel of Lorraine, French by descent, but a devoted German subject, in the service of the Prince of Auersperg.

I intend that we shall pass the night in the inn of the good Herr Leinfelder at Tellnitz, and I believe that we will go on the next day still unsuspected.