“Because I had reason to believe that Rizzio was acting for the English Government.”
Von Stromberg’s burning gaze flickered and went out. He took a few paces across the room, his right hand tapping the back of his left. At last he came and stood before Hammersley, his hands behind his back.
“What were your reasons for believing that?”
“Maxwell learned it from Byfield.”
“Maxwell! You saw Maxwell—when?”
“The night I left London.”
“Has anything happened to him?” quickly.
“I do not know.”
The General frowned into the fire.