I try to force my way into his rooms, and my life is attempted!" "Wait a moment," I said.

"You spoke of instructions.

From whom do you receive them ?" "From my government," he answered a little shortly.

"Mr.Delora has some private business of importance here in England, in which they are interested." "Do you know anything of his niece ?" I asked.
"Nothing whatever," the young man answered, "except that she seems a very charming young lady, and will, I believe, inherit a great fortune." "Do you know of any enemies that he might have ?" I asked.

"For instance, is this business of his connected with any affairs which might bring him into touch with such people as Louis and his associates ?" "I will be frank with you," the young man said.