human
No, no, I pray you not to look so horror-stricken, Fräulein, he said at last.
gpt
As I have just told you, we shall have no occasion to subject you to a cross-examination. Linke has himself put a stop to our proceedings by a single blow. His dead body was taken from the lake in the park this afternoon, he added, in a low tone.
human
They informed me of it at the inn, where I alighted. I proceeded, accompanied by the Waldheim physician, who happened to be at the inn, to the scene of the suicide, and convinced myself that that hand will never again be raised against the life of another. The condition of the body shows that Linke must have sought death immediately after the failure of his murderous purpose.
gpt
Does Herr von Walde know of his fearful end?
human
No; I have had no opportunity to speak with him alone.
gpt
None of the company present appear to have any suspicion of yesterday’s occurrence,
human
Fortunately they have not, thanks to our foresight and reserve, replied the inspector-general, ironically.
gpt
As it is, poor Herr von Walde has been quite overwhelmed with congratulations upon being born into the world. What would his friends have done to him had they known how fortunately his life has been preserved?