And now--" the Viceroy led the lady aside, whispering a few private words, which left her a proud and happy woman.

"My special aid will call at your residence as soon as it is dark.

The consular officials at Aden, Suez, Port Said, and Brindisi will all have orders regarding you.

I am ashamed that the prudence needed in the official side of this affair prevents me socially honoring you as I would.

The French Consul-General has given to me his official guaranty for you, which," he smiled, "was not needed.