They do him every degree of credit." Then, turning directly to Magnus, he concluded with, "But I only want you to ask yourself, sir, if, at such a crisis, one ought to think of oneself, to consider purely personal motives in such a desperate situation as this?
Now, we want you with us, Governor; perhaps not openly, if you don't wish it, but tacitly, at least.

I won't ask you for an answer to-night, but what I do ask of you is to consider this matter seriously and think over the whole business.

Will you do it ?" Osterman ceased definitely to speak, leaning forward across the table, his eyes fixed on Magnus's face.

There was a silence.

Outside, the rain fell continually with an even, monotonous murmur.