‘So my enemies have good reason to say.’
‘But come, there is no necessity for delay; have the letter written and forwarded to Gordon as quickly as possible.’
‘It shall be done.’
‘In the meantime I will go down to Kitson, and make the proposal to him.’
‘Ay, do; and do not be afraid to promise a most liberal remuneration.’
‘I will do so, depend upon it.’
‘And when do you propose starting on this expedition?’
‘By the night after to-morrow, at the latest.’
‘Your promptitude pleases me.’
‘Delay is dangerous; that is always my motto.’