The introduction which Prince Shan had requested came about very naturally.

The lounge of the hotel was more than usually crowded that evening, and the table towards which an attentive _maitre d'hotel_ conducted Immelan and his companion was next to the one reserved by Nigel.

The transference of a chair opened up conversation.

Immelan was bland and ingenuous as usual, introducing every one, glad, apparently, to make one common party.

Prince Shan remained by Maggie's side after the introduction had been effected.