He asked me to tell you that the scheme he had in mind was too risky--for him.

He says he won't come up again.

And--" The missioner was rubbing his brown, knotted hands together raspingly.
"Go on," said Kent a little thickly.
"He has also sent Inspector Kedsty the same word," finished Father Layonne.

"His word to Kedsty is that he can see no fighting chance for you, and that it is useless effort on his part to put up a defense for you.

Jimmy!" His hand touched Kent's arm gently.
Kent's face was white.