Nay, my child, do not go like that." For he suddenly grew pale and sat down in a chair almost fainting.

"You are to help her.

You can do more than any that live, and your courage is your best help." "What can I do ?" asked Arthur hoarsely.

"Tell me, and I shall do it.
My life is hers, and I would give the last drop of blood in my body for her." The Professor has a strongly humorous side, and I could from old knowledge detect a trace of its origin in his answer.
"My young sir, I do not ask so much as that, not the last!" "What shall I do ?" There was fire in his eyes, and his open nostrils quivered with intent.

Van Helsing slapped him on the shoulder.
"Come!" he said.