De Guy smiled.
"You do not understand me?"
The attorney confessed that he did not.
"Nevertheless, go to the jail, and wait their coming. Unlock the doors, and get out of sight. They will enter, like lambs."
Jaspar explained a little further, and the attorney took his departure to obey his instructions.
At the time appointed, Dalhousie returned to receive Jaspar's reply.
"You are punctual," said the latter.
"I am," replied Dalhousie, cavalierly. "This business admits of no delay. Are you prepared to give me an answer?"
"Yes," returned Jaspar, endeavoring to assume a crestfallen air.