that, notwithstanding the express prohibition laid on the officers,
they still passed the greater part of their time in my company.

The 24th of December came, and Schell mounted guard. He entered my
prison immediately, where he continued a long time, and we made our
arrangements for flight when he next should mount guard.

Lieutenant Schroeder that day dined with the governor, and heard
orders given to the adjutant that Schell should be taken from the
guard, and put under arrest.

Schroeder, who was in the secret, had no doubt but that we were
betrayed, not knowing that the spy Damnitz had informed the governor
that Schell was then in my chamber.

Schroeder, full of terror, came running to the citadel, and said to
Schell, "Save thyself, friend; all is discovered, and thou wilt
instantly be put under arrest."

Schell might easily have provided for his own safety, by flying
singly, Schroeder having prepared horses, on one of which he himself
offered to accompany him into Bohemia. How did this worthy man, in
a moment so dangerous, act toward his friend?

Running suddenly into my prison, he drew a corporal's sabre from
under his coat, and said, "Friend, we are betrayed; follow me, only
do not suffer me to fall alive into the hands of my enemies."

I would have spoken: but interrupting me, and taking me by the
hand, he added, "Follow me; we have not a moment to lose." I