Law, calmly.

"I am not yet in condition for individual wagers, as my jewel is my fortune, till to-morrow at least.

But if ye choose to make the play at Lands-knecht, I will plunge at the bank to the best of my capital.

Then, if I win, I shall be blithe to lay ye what ye like." The young Englishmen sat looking at their guest with some curiosity.

His strange assurance daunted them.
"Surely this is a week of wonders," said Beau Wilson, with scarce covered sarcasm in his tone.