“What news? Did you happen to ascertain their business at this late hour?”

“I did.”

“Indeed, what was it?”

“Come this way; we must not be overheard. It concerns you greatly.”

“You speak seriously.”

“I do; come this way. I will tell you all, and put you on your guard with the king.”

Blood and the page entered a doorway, and were lost to sight and hearing.

CHAPTER LVII.

THE COLONEL’S PLANS SUCCEED—THE SPY AND MESSENGER.