The Baron Wants Money

Agnes was barely able to rise from her chair. She trembled from head to oot. Henry gave her his arm to support her. Fear nothing, he whispered, i shall be with you. The countess proceeded along the westward corridor and stopped at the door numbere 38. This was the room which had been inhabited by baron rivar in the old days of the palace. It was situated immediately over the bedchamber in which agnes had passedthe for the last two days. And you know what to do, said the countess, pointing to the carved figure at the fireplace. Place both your hands on the temples of the figures, pull as if you