"I can not tell you yet; but if you accept my offer this is what you will have to do: First you must expect to travel a year or more, or even—"
"Or even for all eternity. Yes, I understand. And afterwards, what else?"
"You are only to take with you one man, but he must be trustworthy, healthy, and brave."
"I have such a one among my servants."
"Very well; then you must bring fifteen or twenty thousand francs, not more."
"What else?"
"Provide yourself and your man with the best possible arms."
I continued to smile as I watched Lord Falmouth. "It is getting to be serious," said I.
"Allow me to finish, afterwards you can act as you see fit," he continued. "You must provide yourself with excellent arms, get your passport, and send immediately for your horses."
"What! start off to-night?"