But, Simpson and Ram Lal shall pay! And, Berthe Louison--Ah! By God! I will strike her to the heart now! I see the way!" The official words of Captain Anstruther were few but crushing in there stern brevity.

And Alan Hawke's heart sank as he read them over again.
"By the orders of His Excellency, the Viceroy, I have the honor to inform you that he has withdrawn your temporary rank, and all powers heretofore delegated to you will cease on the receipt of this letter, which please acknowledge.

On reporting to me in London in person, you will receive the payment of all your accounts with your back pay and transportation back to Calcutta, the place of your temporary appointment.

All the Consuls in continental Europe have now been notified of the cessation of your powers, and you will therefore, in no way act in the future in regard to the confidential business once in your hands.

The inquiry has been finally abandoned by the order of the Indian Government.
"Please do report as soon as possible, and deliver over all papers and vouchers now remaining in your hands.