“Serious for her—eh?” remarked his companion.
“Very. She will be taught a lesson,” was the response.
“And at the British Embassy, what do they know?” asked Bertini.
“They are, as usual, utterly unsuspecting, and will remain so until the mine explodes. We have laid it cleverly this time, and it cannot fail.”
“I wonder whether the Princess told Ingram anything while he was a guest at Chantoiseau?” asked Bertini.
“She dare not. But what of the English girl? It is said she loves him.”
“No,” replied the Italian quickly, “I have her completely in my power. She cannot utter a word.”
“She’s a useful agent, I suppose?”
“Yes, at times. A girl of her character and appearance is never suspected.”
“And of Yolande? She was in London a month ago assisting me. Where is she now?”