With a total unexpectedness there had come to him in this town a call that he could not ignore.

He could not explain the nature of it, but a man of honor would feel it imperative.
But it would take nicely all his gold and so many pieces besides.

He asked the loan of these, together with an additional amount sufficient to bring him through to Paris.

Once there he could make repayment.

In the mean time his personal note and word--The Englishman made no trouble at all.
"I'll take your countenance and bearing, Mr.Jardine.But I'll make condition that we do travel together, after all, as far, at least, as Tours, where I mean to stop awhile." "I agree to that," said Glenfernie.
The secretary counted out for him the needed gold.