Chapter 17 - Rupert Hentzau and Madam de Mauban
The animosity between Duke Michael and Rudolf grows as they pretend to be friends in public. The chief of police tells Rudolf that the family members and friends of Englishman named Rudolf Rassendyll are orried as the man has gone missing in Ruritania. Rudolf orders the Chief of Police to go to Strelsau to avoid any suspicion. Then, Rudolf meets Rupert and tells him that he will be forgiven if he helps to save the King.
Rupert then suggest that, Rudolf attacks the castle at Rupert's signal. He wants the Duke, Sapt and Fritz to be killed. When Rudolf becomes the King, he can have all the power and money. he decsribes himself as the 'Devil's own master'.
At Tarleinham Castle, Rudolf receives a note from Antoinette asking for help from Zenda Castle.
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