Then Frank said:
“Now in what way can we best give you aid? What are your plans or desires?”
“I wish to get back to St. Petersburg,” replied Nicolas.
“But will you not fall again into the hands of the law?”
“Ah, but I will not be there an hour before I will have the necessary evidence to clear the stain from my name.”
“Do you believe that?”
“I know it.”
“Then, upon my word,” cried Frank, “I will take you back to St. Petersburg in my airship!”
The Russian exile looked surprised.
“How?” he asked.