My conscience will then be clear about them.' I promised readily that I would do so.
'And when would you come ?' he asked eagerly.

Something in the tone of his voice aroused my suspicions, and glancing at him I saw exultation in his eyes.

I remembered the warning of Sibylle.
'I cannot come until I have learned what my duties with the Emperor are to be.

When that is settled I shall come.' 'Very good.

Next week perhaps, or the week afterwards.