"I understand what you say," he said, amazed.
"That is sufficient. Do as I tell you if you want to leave England."
"Very well. But I must first go to the War Office——"
"No!"
"I must!"
"No. It is useless; hopeless. It would have been the thing to do yesterday. An explanation there would have given you credentials and security. But not today. She could not hope to leave. Do you understand?"
"No, but I hear you."
"She could not expect permission to leave because her maid has been arrested."
"What!"
"Yes! The charge is most serious."