The expedition may have its difficulties, and as the profits will be mine, it is but fair that the trouble should be so too." Anton hung his head.

"On the contrary, I purpose leaving definite instructions with you, in case of my not being able to return the day after to-morrow." Sabine, who had been anxiously listening, now seized her brother's hand, and whispered, "Take him with you." This support gave Anton fresh courage.

"If you do not choose to send me alone, at least allow me to accompany you; possibly I may be of some use; at least I would most gladly be so." "Take him with you," again implored Sabine.
The merchant slowly looked from his sister to Anton's honest face, which was glowing with youthful zeal, and replied, "Be it so, then.

If I receive the letters I expect, you will accompany me to-morrow to the frontier; and now good-night." The following morning, Anton, who had thrown himself ready dressed on the bed, was awakened by a slight knock.

"The letters are come, sir." And, hurrying into the office, he found the principal and Mr.Jordan already there, engaged in earnest conversation, which the former merely interrupted for a moment by the words "We go." Never had Anton knocked at so many doors, run so quickly up and down stairs, and so heartily shaken the hands of his colleagues, as in the course of the next hour.
As he hurried along the dim corridor, he heard a slight rustling.