It was also evident enough that he was no admirer of Le Gaire, the latter gazing at him without a word.
"Am I perfectly free to act ?" "Yes--on parole of the grounds." "Very well, I accept; I presume my man Is the challenged party ?" Both Hardy and myself bowed.
"Then I will ask Captain Le Gaire to accompany me to the dining-room.

I shall return in a few moments." We watched them pass out, and then Hardy and I turned, and looked into each others' faces..