“I cannot think where?” he declared after a pause.
“Is it the practice of traitors to advertise themselves?”
“This is very grave news—very grave, indeed.”
“Not perhaps so grave as you think—for the result of the inquiries made was to satisfy the Court of the loyalty of the army as a whole.”
“Are you sure?”
“I don’t talk just for talk’s sake, Colonel.”
“But it would be very different if I myself were to see the Princess. No, I fear I cannot do that.”
“Very well. Then I’ll tear up this paper and we’ll call the matter off.”
“You are asking too much of me, Mr. Bergwyn. I must have time to consult others.”
“I never change my terms, Colonel Petrosch. You decide yes or no, right now, or I must seek other means.”