"Well, I'll tell you, my son--by getting your sister clear of this hell and safe into England."
The Russian struck himself violently on the forehead and turned away.
A minute later Rupert entered the chambrée.
"He's not in the lavabo," he announced.
"No, it's all right. I found him here. He has just gone down to Carmelita's.... Let's go over to the Canteen, I want to meet the gentle Luigi Rivoli there."
On the stairs they encountered the Bucking Bronco, who was told that Feodor had been found and informed.
"Our Loojey's in the road-house," he announced, "layin' off ter Madam.... I wish she'd deliver the goods ef she's gwine ter. Then we could git next our Loojey without raisin' hell with Carmelita."
"Is the Canteen fairly full?" asked John Bull.
"Some!" replied the Bucking Bronco.
"Then I'm going over to seek sorrow," said the other.