"A most effectual blockade."
Richard threw up his head and laughed.
"Lord, so that was it. They tried to stop me at Earl's Court Station day before yesterday. Oh, this is great, gentlemen. Come on, I'm your man."
"You consent?"
"I consent all right."
The three men exchanged glances of satisfaction.
"Then if you will kindly ring the bell," said Cassis, "your servant,
Doran, will correct the details of your wardrobe."
"So I have a servant."
"You have everything this flat contains and five thousand pounds at the end of three weeks."
"Oh, what a lark," said Richard gaily.