Bonhoeffer sighed. “For myself, try to relocate. The seminary must keep on with its work. Young men must continue to be trained. Even if we have to go further underground, there must remain a voice in the German church that does not fear these evil Nazis and the ungodliness they bring even to the official church.”

“For yourself, you say?”

“I mean, that is my duty as head of the seminary. I will take as many of the men with me as want to remain, come what may. The others I will send back to their homes. It is certain not to become easier. I fear the hour of night is falling upon our land.”

“Whatever I can do to help you, my friend,” said the baron, putting his hand on Dietrich’s shoulder.

“I think one of the first orders of business would be to conceal the automobiles. The next will be for us to pray together. With the Lord’s help we need to determine our next course of action.”

“You are welcome to remain with us as long as you like. But, why hide the cars? I thought you were not followed.”

“I’m certain we weren’t,” replied Bonhoeffer. “Still I would rest easier if they were not in plain view. I loathe the thought of bringing danger upon you from curious eyes. They ordered us to disband, and if they chanced to discover more than a dozen of us together for any length of time, I do not think they would be kindly disposed about it.”

“Where are the others of the fellowship?”

“Those who had cars of their own, and so chose, are on their way back to their homes. These sixteen—” Bonhoeffer nodded his head toward the others sitting quietly, talking and drinking their tea—“these wanted to remain with me.”

The baron thought a moment.

“I suggest, then, that we move the cars—let me see…” The baron brought his hand to his mouth and rubbed his chin.

“Yes,” he said at length, “I think that would be best—we’ll take them around the other side and down to two of the grain barns. I’ll get Heiko and Hans to help us, and three or four of your men to drive the cars down. I’ll go get my men and we’ll begin making space. Enjoy some tea with your men. I’ll be back in a few minutes.”

The baron disappeared.