"But they can march across?"
"Yes, sir, they can march across without transport or artillery, or food, or water, to attack the fortified positions on the north downs. Meanwhile the live-stock and provisions are restoring life and hope to the armies and citizens in London."
"You mean to say," cried Lancaster, "that the Queen has done all that in five days?"
"It's seven days since her Majesty seized the Government."
"How about the Russian landing in Essex?"
"I'm not at liberty to speak as yet."
"I see," Lancaster had both hands to his bandaged head. "But there are still the enemy's Fleets."
Browne chuckled.
"Hello," Lancaster flashed round on him. "Who told you to laugh?"
"Something," said Browne, "about eagles and bones out of the Bible—wish I could remember what Miss Temple did say. She reviewed them yesterday."