It would have been to render impossible any future work in Lambeth.

Yet upon the continuance of such work practically depended Grail's future.

To Gilbert Grail he had solemn duties to perform.

Henceforth the scope of his efforts would be lessened; instead of exerting himself for a vague populace, it would really be for Grail alone that he worked.

Grail he must and would aid to the end.