But peace was forbidden me, for I learned that we Russians had to win back our fatherland again, and that the weakest must work in that cause.

So I was set my task, and it was very hard....

There were others still hidden in Russia which must be brought to a safe place.

In that work I was ordered to share." She spoke in almost perfect English, with a certain foreign precision.
Suddenly she changed to French, and talked rapidly to Heritage.
"She has told me about her family," he said, turning to Dickson.

"It is among the greatest in Russia, the very greatest after the throne." Dickson could only stare.
"Our enemies soon discovered me," she went on.