‘Madame, you shall know that also in due time. At present, I may not reveal his abode.’
Mrs. Belassis hardly felt this check, in her excitement and triumph.
‘You know where he is, Monsieur? You could lay your hand upon him at any moment?’
‘At any moment, Madame. When the time comes the man shall come forward. Philip Debenham and Torrington Torwood shall stand face to face.’
‘May I be there to see!’ breathed Mrs. Belassis; and after a brief pause she added: ‘Is Mr. Torwood in England, then?’
‘He is.’
‘He has escaped from the restraints put upon him by his friend?’
A curious flash passed over the young man’s face, as he answered steadily:
‘He has.’
Mrs. Belassis would like to have known more, but it was now the stranger’s turn to ask questions.