"It has," replied Lord Hastings quietly.
"And you can suggest means for overcoming it?"
"I can," replied Lord Hastings, and added: "At the proper time and place."
Von Rosten sat down and indicated Davis.
"Then you can vouch for this man?" he asked.
"Yes," replied Lord Hastings. "And I should be glad if you would release him. He is a traitor to his country and something of a bungler, but I can make use of him."
"Very well, sir," returned Von Rosten. "Then I shall turn him over to you."
"If you would be so kind," said Lord Hastings.
The German again summoned his first officer.
"Take the irons off this man," he commanded.