He stayed perfectly still, remaining in a submissive posture, but keeping his sharp gaze on Von Hammer, and his ears open for the approach of soldiers.

"I am a dead man without a homeland." He spoke lowly. "My purpose here is to see that those who would take advantage of an already bloody war do not profit from their crimes. I will be tried as a spy, and destroyed to keep the sordid affairs of all sides hidden." And yet he made no motion or attempt to escape, to all appearances he was resigned to his fate.