Monsieur will see something soon.

Watch the soldier." This gives John a new idea, and he speedily discovers that Sir Lionel is not idle.

The soldier has been in too many desperate situations to be dismayed over such a trifling thing as this.
He is not bound, and hence can move about.

Now he seems to be talking to the professor, and anon with Aunt Gwen.

Last of all he speaks to Lady Ruth, who nods eagerly.
And a strange feeling comes up in John's mind as he surveys this scene.
What causes him to remember the harbor of Malta, the words of the boatman before leaving the steamer, the tragic scene in the blue waters?
It comes over him like a flash.