I merely undertook, for a consideration, to see that Prince Eugen did not have an interview with a certain Mr Sampson Levi in London before a certain date, that was all.

It seemed simple enough.

I had been engaged in far more complicated transactions before.

I was convinced that I could manage it, with the help of Rocco and Em--and Miss Spencer.' 'Is that woman your wife ?' 'She would like to be,' he sneered.

'Please don't interrupt.