“Has the vision shown that I’m to be a sharer in these fine things?”

“It has; and you shall be. But only in proportion as you may prove yourself worthy.”

Por Dios! I’ll do my best. I have the will, if you’ll only instruct me in the way.”

“I’ll do that. But I warn you, ’twill need more than will—strength, secrecy, courage, determination.”

Desayuno, señores!”

This from one of the domestics announcing the chocolate served.


Chapter Thirty Seven.

Mysterious Communications.