“I know only in a vague way. In moving among the officials I pick up hints of things; that is my value as a revolutionist. From what I have heard— But promise to tell no one you learned this from me. It might ruin me among the officials and thus ruin my worth to the cause.”
“I promise.”
“From what I have just heard, you and your group are in danger of arrest.”
“Immediate arrest?” cried Drexel.
“This evening. Within the hour.”
“Good-night, countess!” And seizing his cap he sprang for the door.
But she caught his arm. “No! No! You must not go!”
“But I must warn the others!”
“It’s too late! Even now the police may be there. You can do nothing.”
His mind saw Sonya, alone, with gendarmes pouring in upon her. “Let go!” he cried fiercely. “Let go!”