And the more angry and vehement thou
art, the more will he deem himself doing thee a service by overruling
thee."
"Come home, mother. Let Heinz lead our horses to the door in the
dawn, and when we are back in free Adlerstein it will be plain who is
master."
"Such a flitting would scarce prove our wisdom," said Christina, "to
run away with thy mother like a lover in a ballad. Nay, let me first
deal gently with thine uncle, and speak myself with Sir Kasimir, so
that I may show him the vanity of his suit. Then will we back to
Adlerstein without leaving wounds to requite kindness."
Ebbo was wrought on to promise not to attack the burgomaster on the
subject, but he was moody and silent, and Master Gottfried let him
alone, considering his gloom as another proof of his need of fatherly
authority, and as a peace-lover forbearing to provoke his fiery
spirit.
But when Sir Kasimir's visit was imminent, and Christina had refused
to make the change in her dress by which a young widow was considered
to lay herself open to another courtship, Master Gottfried called the
twins apart.
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