Hilbert Torrington continued.
"It rests with us to decide whether or no we will accept their terms or take a chance."
"Don't forget the chance is Barraclough," cried Cranbourne, then swinging round on Hipps, he demanded:
"What are the odds against him?"
"Steep," was the laconical rejoinder.
Cranbourne hesitated a bare second.
"Accept their terms," said he.
"In favour?"
"Of course in favour."
Nugent Cassis shook him by the sleeve.