"Very possible, I'm afraid, very possible. But in this world we must do our duty, and—"
"Risk the consequences? Yes!"
"If we can't control them, Mademoiselle de Gruche." He paused a moment, and then went on: "The court-martial on Mistitch is convened for Saturday. Sterkoff won't be well enough to be tried for another two or three weeks."
"I'm glad he's not dead, though if he recovers only to be shot—! Still, I'm glad I didn't kill him."
"Not by your hand," said Stenovics.
"But you mean in effect? Well, I'm not ashamed. Surely they deserve death."
"Undoubtedly—if Rastatz is wrong—and your memory right."
"The Prince's own story?"
"He isn't committed to any story yet."
Sophy rested her chin on her hand, and regarded her companion closely. He did not avoid her glance.