38 2 Fred the Apprentice.

stay in Mulhausen, whatever else you do.
Your accomplices are in custody. They will
inform upon you.’

‘Good-bye!’ said Francis on the top of the
wall. He then disappeared.

 

CHAPTER VI.
FREDERICK’S REWARD.

   

SLL the guilty parties, with the excep-
tion of Francis, fell into the hands of
justice. On the morrow, Fred, accord-
ing to orders, went to Mr. Kartmann’s
room. The manufacturer made him sit down,
and, after having warmly thanked him, told him
to ask, without any fear, what reward he would
like to have for his good conduct. The youth
hesitated at first, but Mr. Kartmann encouraged
him to speak.

‘I have then a great favour to ask you, sir,’
said Fred, in a faltering voice——‘which is, that
you will allow me now and then to join in the
lessons of your sons.’

“You shall join in them all to-morrow,’ said
Mr. Kartmann. ‘I have remarked for some