“I can believe it, sir.”
“My lord promised me supplies of money,” said the Englishman frankly, “which I am already in need of——”
He paused a moment, and then added—
“But I can take you to His Majesty now, Sir Gabriel; I do not know why they make delays.”
He pulled out a little crystal watch.
“It is near dinner-time—I will take you with me and you may see His Majesty before he dines.”
“I shall be infinitely obliged, your Grace.”
Monmouth included the secretary in a sweetly courteous glance, and begged them to follow him.
“Have you seen our soldiers, Sir Gabriel?” he asked as they proceeded through M. Van Odyk’s handsome chambers. “By the Lord, ’tis a mighty fine army.”
“I hear your Grace has distinguished yourself——”