"Well, that is a matter for your consideration alone," he returned; "but you render it harder for your friends to help you, and most unusual exertions are being made in your behalf."
"By whom?" asked the Doctor, in amazement. "I have no friends who possess the smallest influence in Ministerial circles."
"You are better off in that respect than you suppose. Were you really not aware that the Governor himself is leaving no stone unturned to secure your pardon?"
"Arno Raven--indeed?" said Brunnow, slowly.
"Yes, Baron von Raven. It was he who, on hearing of your arrest, enjoined on me that the greatest consideration should be shown you."
Brunnow was silent. The Superintendent, having waited in vain for a reply, went on after a short pause:
"And he continues to interest himself for you. It is natural that the fate of one who was his friend in early youth should touch him nearly."
The Doctor looked surprised.
"Is that known here already? His Excellency the Governor would hardly be likely to mention it."
"Not he himself, certainly. You will easily conceive that a man in the Baron's position cannot openly avow youthful connections which are strangely at variance with the tendencies and principles he has always professed."