"I can't say for certain, but I am pretty sure he is."
"Has he the funds of the society in his possession?"
"A portion of them, maybe," replied Blake. "The society is too clever to put all its eggs into one basket or in one country. In France, Italy, Germany, and Spain there are representatives, who look after and have in their possession a portion of the funds; so if one man proves a traitor and embezzles the money, the others will, probably, remain staunch. I don't know much about Captain Manuel, save that I have met him once or twice at Wray House, but it is my opinion that he is the treasurer of the society in London."
"I quite believe that, Blake; and the amount of his funds is ten thousand pounds."
"Really!" cried Roderick, much astonished. "But how do you know?"
"Because Captain Manuel had that amount, and before Grent's death placed it in his hands."
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"But Grent is dead; so where is the money now?"
"I don't know."
"You don't know?" echoed Blake, jumping up. "What do you mean?"