He has been a faithful servant to his Prince at least.

If he has done after the manner of all others in power here, the fault is in the system, not in the man alone.

He has been a friend to thee, Kaid." "I hope to find in thee a better." "Why should he not live ?" "Thou hast taken his place." "Is it, then, the custom to destroy those who have served thee, when they cease to serve ?" David rose to his feet quickly.

His face was shining with a strange excitement.

It gave him a look of exaltation, his lips quivered with indignation.