.

.' 'No more,' she interrupted, 'Do not spoil your attitude.

And now since you have behaved like a good sort of fellow in the dark, I will condescend to tell you why.

I go to the palace to arrange with Gordon; but how is Gordon to obey me?
And how can I foresee the hours?
It may be midnight; ay, and it may be nightfall; all's a chance; and to act, I must be free and hold the strings of the adventure.

And now,' she cried, 'your Vivien goes.