Then, above these things, Philip saw the French.

Swiftly it became the dominant part of the man before him, and he was not surprised when Jean advanced with outstretched hand, and said: "M'sieur Philip, I am Jean--Jean Jacques Croisset--and I am glad you have come." The words were spoken for Philip alone, and where she stood Josephine did not catch the strange flash of fire in the half-breed's eyes, nor did she hear his still more swiftly spoken words: "I am glad it is YOU that chance has sent to us, M'sieur Weyman!" The two men gripped hands.

There was something about Jean that inspired Philip's confidence, and as he returned the half-breed's greeting his eyes looked for a moment over the other's shoulder and rested on Josephine.

He was astonished at the change in her.

Evidently Jean had not brought her bad news.