“Yes, surely.”
“Tell him someone will come to his room at exactly midnight and tap on his door. When he opens it the person will say the word 'Jesse,' and he will answer the word 'Uncle,' and then a package will be put in his hands. He will be under pledge to spend the money in the quickest and best way, for leaflets, posters, meetings, all that sort of thing. I'll watch, and if I see signs of his activity, I'll bring more money from time to time. Would you be willing to do that?”
“Yes,” said Lanny, “I don't see why I shouldn't.”
“You understand, both you and your uncle have my word that never under any circumstances will I name you to anyone.”
“How much money will it be?”
“Ten thousand francs should be enough to start with. It will be in hundred-franc notes, so it can be spent without attracting attention. You will be able to see your uncle before midnight?”
“I don't know. I'll try.”
“You know the park of captured cannon in the Place in front of the Crillon?”
“I see them every day.”
“There is a big howitzer, directly at the corner as you enter the center lane of guns. It happens to be one that I had charge of; I know it by the marks where it was hit. It's directly across from the main entrance of the hotel, so you can't miss it.”