“Now, Mr. Freeman,” the general began, “you declare that this Borodin is in reality Borski?”
“So the revolutionists confided to me.”
“They trusted you?”
“They considered me as one of themselves, Your Excellency.”
“Then of course their statement is beyond question. Did they tell you anything else about him? Who he is—what he has done?”
For an instant Prince Berloff held his breath. But he had no reason, for Freeman did not falter.
“Nothing else, Your Excellency.”
“They told you enough!” the general said grimly. “And now as to the woman. She told you she tried to assassinate Prince Berloff?”
“She said she was the woman wanted for the attack,” was the adroit response.
“And she took part in the plot to free Borski?”