And then to Tanya gently, "You are no spy?"
"No, I swear it."
"Nor he--the American----"
"Nor he--that also I swear----"
He caught the hands she extended toward him and pressed them firmly.
"That's all I want to know. Fear nothing. Even the German Emperor has no dominion over me."
"You will not let them----"
"No. Be at rest."
And with a smile, he vanished through the door and went up on deck, walking straight to where the two visitors awaited him, then halting, saluted.
After formal introductions General von Stromberg smiled.