"I have always known Sir Michael as a just if a somewhat stern man.

Please, however, do not look upon me in any way as a would-be mediator.

My interest in this matter ceases with the delivery of that letter." The Duke rose to his feet.

I followed him to the door.
"In any case, sir," I said, "I am very much obliged to you for your advice and for bringing me this letter." "By-the-bye," the Duke said, pausing on the threshold, "I fear that we may lose the help of Colonel Ray upon the Council.

There are rumours of serious trouble in the Soudan, and if these are in any way substantiated, he will be certainly sent there.