"And is not Captain Ellerey the man you have work for? You should rejoice."
The Princess looked at her for a moment, and then she smiled. "Yes, it was splendid, as you say. What more, Dumitru?"
"The friend of the Englishman was killed, I think. He was of the
Embassy. There will be much questioning over the affair."
"The Baron's folly is likely to ruin us," said the Princess.
"There is still Captain Ellerey," said Frina.
Dumitru looked at the Princess, the slightest flicker in his eyes attracting her attention.
"I am not sure the other man is dead," he said. "Might I suggest that the Countess should drive as usual, and hear what is said in the Bois? Then to-night we can plan and arrange. The time has surely come."
"Will you, Frina?"
"I will, and you may rest assured that I will have the whole story by to-night."
When she had left the room Princess Maritza turned hastily.