No wonder I feel for you.

I have not known it long, nor has it proceeded far in my case.
I have even hopes, at least there are times when I have hopes, that the physicians may be mistaken." Blondel's small eyes bulged suddenly larger.

"In that event ?" he cried hoarsely.

"In that event surely----" "Even in that event I cannot aid you," the big man answered, spreading out his hands.

"I am pledged by the most solemn oath to retain the one portion I have for the use of the Grand Duke, my patron.