Lord Hastings came bustling out.
“Back so——” he began, and stopped in surprise at the sight of the third man. “What is this?” he demanded.
“This,” said Jack, with a flourish of his hand, “is the new German military governor of Constantinople.”
“But,” said Lord Hastings, “why do you bring him here? What do we want with him?”
“He told me, confidentially,” said Jack, “that he carries the Turkish plan of campaign.”
Lord Hastings understood in a moment.
“In that case,” he said, “we want him badly. Mr. Military Governor, you are indeed welcome.”
“And the first thing to do,” said Jack, “is to get the papers before he can get rid of them.”
“His Excellency will give them to us, I am sure,” said Lord Hastings.
“I will not,” growled the German.