We reached the lodge a few minutes before the storm broke." "The lady, Mademoiselle Lannes, is safe and comfortable ?" "Entirely so.

Your Highness.

The maid, Suzanne, is preparing her room for her." "You found Muller there waiting for you according to instructions ?" Some prudential motive prompted John to reply: "Yes, Your Highness, he had everything ready and was waiting.

I presented your letter at once." "You have done well, Castel.

Keep the lady within the house, but the storm will do that anyhow.