"I am sorry to disturb you at such an hour, but it is my duty to arrest this man on a charge of espionage." Lessingham to all appearance remained unmoved.
"A most objectionable word," he remarked.
"A most villainous profession," Captain Griffiths retorted.

"Thank heaven that in this country we are learning the art of dealing with its disciples." "This is all a hideous mistake," Philippa declared feverishly.

"I assure you that Mr.Lessingham has visited my father's house, that he was well-known to me years ago." "As the Baron Maderstrom! What arguments he has used, Lady Cranston, to induce you to accept him here under his new identity, I do not know, but the facts are very clear." "He seems quite convinced, doesn't he ?" Lessingham remarked, turning to Philippa.

"And as I gather that a portion of the British Army, assisted by the local constabulary, is waiting for me outside, perhaps I had better humour him." "It would be as well, sir," Captain Griffiths assented grimly.

"I am glad to find you in the humour for jesting." Lessingham turned once more to Philippa.