Do not act rashly, I pray of you," the woman said seriously, placing her hand upon my arm.

"Recollect you are in Finland--where the Baron Oberg is all-powerful." "I do not fear the Baron Oberg," I exclaimed.

"If necessary, I will appeal to the Czar himself.

Mademoiselle is kept here for the reason that she is in possession of some secret.

She must be released--I will take the responsibility." "But you must not try to release her from here.