The next instant, a masked figure had sprung right across the road, effectually barring his way. Guido's hope of dashing past the fellow was in vain, for with a grip of iron he had grasped the horse's bridle rein, and at the sound of his imperious voice the spiritedcreature stood still. "Now, young master, deliver to me that paper you carry!" commanded the man in a deep guttural voice. "It is against General Ruprecht's orders that dispatches go from the bridge to the castle to save those sent with his knowledge. WhenI reminded Master Cornelius of that same regulation he saw his mistake. It is from him I come now to command you tod deliver up to me that paper.
