"I have nothing to say against your plans," Barrington returned. "I am only wondering whether we cannot work in another direction as well, so that if one way fail we may have the other to fall back on."
"You are still thinking of the power of gold."
"It seldom fails with such men as seem to be the rulers in Paris," said Barrington.
"Perhaps not, but it would fail now. Power is more to these men than gold. The one can be used and gloried in, evidence of the other would only make the mob suspicious. Is there any other way you can suggest?"
Barrington was thoughtful for a moment, making up his mind whether he should tell Lucien Bruslart of Latour's movements.
"No," he said slowly, "I have no other suggestion to make."
"I have every hope of success," said Bruslart, "but I am going to appear discourteous, Monsieur Barrington. It is necessary that I shall be considered a patriot of patriots, nothing must jeopardize such a character at the present time. Now it is more than probable that there are men in Paris who saw you at the barriers with mademoiselle, it would be dangerous to my character if you were seen visiting me."
"I understand."
"And you forgive the seeming discourtesy?"
"There is nothing to forgive. The idea crossed my mind on the way here, and I was cautious."