"Yes, he's fast enough."
"Then 'tis your duty to do what a man may, Jack. You, at least, are free as well as faithful; and in love with Miss Malherb also, I'll wager. You must love her if you're a man."
"I do love her."
"And can see her and speak to her every day of your blessed life! Oh, if I might but help you; if I might come between her and trouble——"
He broke off and ended his aspirations to himself. Then Lee spoke.
"Could you escape from this place again?"
Stark started and looked round about him.
"For that cause—yes."
"There may be good reason why you should presently—not yet. The first thing——"
Here Cecil interrupted.