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bert. “I will wager for it that they shall be delivered safely.” Adrian Van der Werf spent a moment in silent consideration.
“Thou art a brave and clever youth,” he said. “But thou must know that thou art risking much in this hazardous enterprise. However, God will watch over those who serve Him. Come to me to-morrow bringing two carrier pigeons, and I will instruct thee as to the message.” And Gysbert, highly pleased, departed for Belfry Lane, whistling lustily one of the popular songs of the day:
“Beat the drums gaily,
“Rub-dub a dub-dee!
“Beat the drums gaily,
“And the Spaniards will flee!”
