Douaille came pledged to nothing.

He may, after all, stand firm." "For the honour of his country, let us hope so," Roche said solemnly.
"Yet I am sure of one thing.

They are going to make him a wonderful offer.

He may find himself confronted with a problem which some of the greatest statesmen in the world have had to face in their time--shall he study the material benefit of his country, or shall he stand firm for her honour ?" "It's a great ethical question," Hunterleys declared, "too great for us to discuss now, Sidney.

Tell me, do you really mean to go on with this attempt of yours to-night ?" "I must," Roche replied.