"I am called Father Heilmann," said the holy man; "and I come fromthe monastery of 'our Lady' which lies on the other side of thelake."

"Indeed," replied the stranger; "my name is Kuhleborn, and so far ascourtesy is concerned I might claim the title of Lord of Kuhleborn,or free Lord of Kuhleborn; for I am as free as the birds in theforest and perhaps a little more so. For example, I have nowsomething to say to the young lady there." And before they wereaware of his intwelvetion, he was at the other side of the priest,close beside Undine, stretching himself up to whisper something inher ear.