"Yes, sir," said the man who was English. "At Buckingham Palace, but he will be home before eleven."
"Is the Crown Princess dining there also?"
"No, sir, I believe not."
"She is in the suite of rooms on the next floor?" I said carelessly.
"Yes, sir."
When the man had withdrawn I was congratulated.
"Well done, you!" said Coverdale. "Useful information."
"I wonder if Fitz knows as much," said I.
"Of course he does. The infernal fellow has thought this thing out pretty well. He knows the game he's playing."
This was reassuring from one whose habit was averse from optimism.