"Who are these?"
"Members of the Order. Councilors who will come to you--to give advice and to take it."
He smiled.
"Ah, I see. They are coming here soon?"
She nodded.
"A council has been called--the members may reach here today. You will meet them?"
"Have I not told you that I will do what I can? But I must know their nationalities, their purposes----"
"Oh, I shall tell you all that--and warn you. Remember, Monsieur, you are the Leader of Nemi----"
"And as such," he grinned, "subject to sacrifice upon the altar of your precious Priesthood----"
She touched the back of his hand lightly with her fingers.