And you are not in their pay ?" Johann glared.

"I want to know," Maurice went on, "what you know; what you know of Colonel Beauvais, his plans, his messengers to the duchy, what is taking place underneath." Johann's face cleared and a cunning light brightened his eyes.

"If that is all you are after, I'll tell you.

I'm a spy no longer; they have no more use for me, despite their promises.

I'll play them off for quits." "If that's all," repeated Maurice, "what did you think I wanted to ask you ?" Johann bit his lip.