Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-06
CHAPTER XXII-Continued.

Ambrose was shown in a minute or two
later. He followed sullenly an immacu-
late footman. His own attire was by no
means orderly. His clothes were i'll
brushed his boots we're unpublished He
was certainly not prepossessing object.
SO you have found me out again. the
marquis remarked, as the door closed
behind the servant who had admitted
him.
II have found You out again" Ambrose
answered Don't think, though, that |
nave come on my own account. | have
come neither for help nor with threats.
/ am an envoy
The marquis glanced at him shrewdy.
Come" he said. this is new de-
parture You are in touch, then, I pro-
sumo. with some of our friends from the
other side?"
They are here in London" Ambrose
answered. You have read nothing of
interest in the papers the last few days,
them"
Nothing" the marquis answered
You did not read Ambrose continued.
''of the man who killed a warder and
escaped from the fortress prison Of En-
Selie2'
No" the marquis answered. 4 have
not read it,
Marcel was his name" Ambrose con-
tinued. slowly. Marcel was his right
rame. too only in prison they found him
another.
The marquis stretched out bis hand
and felt for tire mantelpie,e. His eyes
Were half closed. His cheeks We're ashen.
do you mean he asked, that he-that
TIE vicomte has escaped
Il mean more. the dwarf answered,
slowly. ''He is in London come to
you from him. He has sent me-
The marquis was like a man who after
a long struggle. finds himself face TO face
at last with the end. the end which is
death There was resignation Well as
despair in his face as he turned away and
stood with his head resting upon his
hands, his elbows upon the mantelpiece.
''They are both here" Ambrose said
''PieTre and Marcel. They bid me tell
you that they have been triied with long
enough. They bid me say that If within
a week YOU 10 not appoint a meeting
place the covenant of silence is at All
end.
The marquis was silent. He understood
exactly what it was that they meant. For
some time he did not stir. Then he
turned around and faced his visitor.
What sort Of mood is friend in"
IL asked.
y murdernus one. if he has not his
own way" Ambrose answered, srimly.
II think, MILFORD. that YOU had better
come
so do T." the marquise admitted.
" here Is this place You spoke off,?
In Charles street. of Warder. street
the Cafe Kuhn il is called. "
The marquis nodded. # dare say !,
could find IT,. he declared. but I think.
"iI the whole. il would be better ii our
friends came here. People have such a
iriok Of reeosnizing one III the most out
oi-the-way places
1t would tie better. perhaps" Ambrose
omitted. but Marcel has lost his nerve.
tie j. terrified To move. | am not sure
that lie VIII come.
He is probably safer here than in
Soho" the marquis answered so far
- | am concerned. At any rate he has a
safe conduct Tell them 70 come at L.
o'clock tonight.
4 bros t1rrI p6 91Nk-l md
we'll" he said. II will deliver your mes
sage.
With his hand upon the doorknob he
Eesitated and faced the marquis once
laore. Listen, he said. If they speak
To you OF Christine il would be better not
70 let them know her whereabouts. They
are like madmen. these two. They are
safe to trust.
II will remember. the marquis an
severed, Watching his companion with
curious eyes. lie thinking OF Ana
:oic.