Chapter 7
Joseph Grattan sits in the guardroom to the left of the Castle gate. He reclines in the chair behind the table with his legs stretched out in front of him. In front of him stands the sergeant.
“And that is why you told me this afternoon that it is pointless to pursue the Masked Robber, is it not, Krause?” Grattan asks.
“Yes, Captain, as I told you, I served under Captain Mehrens and Mr. Philip, and I saw how they chased down that formidable scoundrel and bandit. None of the measures they took could stop him, and no pursuer could ever catch him.”
“Oh, I see. And you think the same fate will befall me.”
“By no means, Captain. I am just telling you what I experienced.”
“Thank you, Krause. But tell me, have the guards at the wagons been doubled?”
“Yes, Captain.”
“I wonder if
