"You do not wish to fail, no?
You want to be sure that Wong Li Fu's evil deeds shall be stopped?
Good.

We do that--I and my friend.
We can pass the door-keepers.

Can you?
No.

At one o'clock we open the door and the Young Manchus will be wholly in your power, to do with them what you will.

I promise that, and my word is always taken in the city." Winter turned troubled eyes on Furneaux.
"What do you say ?" he muttered irresolutely.
"I think the plan is a good one, and should be adopted," was the instant reply.
Nevertheless, Winter was perplexed.