"I am not wont to neglect such details," he observed.

"The eyes of Argus were not so vigilant as my Leduc's; and he understands that we are private.

He will give us warning should any attempt to approach.

Be assured of that, and believe, therefore, that we are more snug here than we should be even in your lordship's closet." "That being so, sir--hem! You are receiving letters daily.

Do they concern the business of King James ?" "In a measure; or, rather, they are from one concerned in it." Ostermore's eyes were on the ground again.