Well, as I had no more to spare, I could spare no more to him, and he turned vicious, and threatened.

I threatened, too, and he knew I was fully able and willing to perform any promise I might make to him on that score.

I endeavoured to catch him, as he had already began to set people off on the suspicious and marvellous concerning me, and if I could have come across him, I would have laid him very low indeed." "And you could not find him ?" "No, I could not." [Illustration] "Well, then, I will tell you where he is at this present moment." "You ?" "Yes, I." "I can scarcely credit my senses at what you say," said Count Morven.
"My worthy doctor, you are little better than a candidate for divine honours.

But where is he ?" "Will you promise to be guided by me ?" said the countess.
"If you make it a condition upon which you grant the information, I must." "Well, then, I take that as a promise." "You may.

Where--oh, where is he ?" "Remember your promise.