The moments were precious and there was much to say and do, so Kalmar lost no time.
"I have sent for you," he said, "first to give you my report which you will send back to headquarters." Over and over again he repeated the words of his report, till he was certain that they had it in sure possession.
"This must go at once," he said.
"At once," replied Simon.
"In a few weeks or months," continued the prisoner in a low voice, "I expect to be free.

Siberia could not hold me, and do you think that any prison in this country can?
But this report must go immediately." "Immediately," said Simon again.
"Now," said Kalmar solemnly, "there is one thing more.

Our cause fails chiefly because of traitors.

In this city is a traitor.

My oath demands his death or mine.