At length, it reached Harran Derrick, who signed amid tremendous uproar.

He released the pen only to shake a score of hands.
"Now, Magnus Derrick." "Gentlemen," began the Governor, once more rising, "I beg of you to allow me further consideration.

Gentlemen--" He was interrupted by renewed shouting.
"No, no, now or never.

Sign, join the League." "Don't leave us.

We look to you to help." But presently the excited throng that turned their faces towards the Governor were aware of a new face at his elbow.