The Teuschels

Manfred Teuschel

Manfred and Elfrieda Teuschel

Manfred acknowledges that the professor visited them, although the visit itself was rather a surprise. However, the Teuschels regard themselves as in the debt of the Professor for successfully treating Elfrieda Teuschel about two years ago of what she will describe as a lady’s condition. Manfred nods to his wife, and says that she efficiently took over, and quickly arranged for an additional place to be set for dinner, and for the Professor to groom his rather disheveled appearance.
Elfrieda is an attractive looking woman, who appears to be rather younger than her husband is.

Elfrieda Teuschel

Further prodding into the condition the professor treated resulted in her being offended at the rude questioning, which took a bit of time to settle them down.
Neither can remember much about the night. Small talk was made. Manfred thinks that Stradovski looked suddenly relieved, but puts it down to a long journey. He said he had come on business, but the lateness of the coach meant he had missed his appointments. This seemed unlikely, for Elfrieda had had to travel to Middenheim to be treated, but was not pushed. The following day, Manfred had to be at work, but Elfrieda went into town with the Professor. She says that they made small talk, had lunch and then visited her husband. She cannot recall where they visited, but if specifically asked, she will recall that they visited the stables. Elfrieda recalls that the apprentice Beatrijs was rather rude to the Professor for some reason, and she had to take her to see Manfred. Manfred recalls this. Beatrijs denied doing anything wrong, but was beaten and sent back to work. Professor Stradovski stated that he was grateful for the hospitality, but was now required on urgent business. He left, and neither of them saw him again. This was late afternoon on the 8th Nachexen.
That night Beatrijs disappeared with a sizeable sum of gold from the strongbox.

Lothar's group has doubts about this story, which seems to be confirmed the next day, when it became apparent that Elfrieda had hastily left the town.

The couple has a staff of 3 servants , 2 apprentices (Hugo and Beatrijs) and Casper (Manfred's assistant).

(Session 3: A Bumpy Start)