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She neither lifted her veil nor gave any sign of recognition . The news of impending war had been discussed , and Max supposed Yolanda was frightened . He spoke reassuringly to her , and she answered : -- `` I thank you , Sir Max , but our danger is greater than you know . '' It was four o'clock when we reached Strasburg , where we stopped at The Cygnet . Soon after we entered the inn , Twonette and Yolanda went forth , heavily veiled , and walked rapidly in the direction of the cathedral . Yolanda was going to make her offering to the Virgin of the man she loved ; surely woman could make no greater . When Yolanda and Twonette had gone , Castleman asked me to assist him in procuring a score of men-at-arms .