Hopkins. That's all, thank you. Wait outside and leave the lantern.

[Exit Bill.

Winthrop. In here?

Hop. Yes. This is the room.

[They come forward.

Gordon (rises to his feet). Good evening!

Winth. Cabell!

Hop. Good evening!

[Winthrop offers hand. Gordon looks at him for a second, then gives hand.

Winth. Our business is of the uttermost importance, sir. You must excuse the hour.