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`` But be cautious what you do , '' said Hans ; `` the strip of parchment must not be longer than the one I brought you , for I must conceal it also under my knee-band . We can not be too careful in these times ; and no one will look for it there . '' `` Let it be so , then , '' answered Albert , as he rose from his seat . `` And now adieu for the present ; come to me at noon at Dieterick von Kraft 's house , it is not far from the cathedral , and any one will shew it you . If they ask you where you come from , say you are a countryman of mine from Franconia , because the Ulmers are not well affected towards the Würtembergers . '' `` Do n't be afraid , sir ; you will not have any fault to find with me , '' replied Hans , as he parted from Albert . He looked back at the slim young man , and thought his sister 's foster child , had made no bad choice in the object of her love .