But we are at present living in a world of risks--and her father's life was at stake.
So I took my dear wife in my arms, and told her that my mind was hers for this, as my soul and body already were.

And I cheered her by saying that I thought it might be done.
I sent for Rooke, and told him of the new adventure, and he quite agreed with me in the wisdom of it.

I then told him that he would have to go and interview the Captain of the Turkish warship in the morning, if I did not turn up.

"I am going to see the Vladika," I said.

"He will lead our own troops in the attack on the Silent Tower.