Looking at his watch he saw that, if they got a cab, they would get to the station before the train started, and he wondered how he could retard Barouche.

A delay of three minutes would be enough, for it was a long way, and the distance could only be covered with good luck in the time.

Yet Denzil had hope, for his faith in Junia was great, and he felt sure she would do what she planned.

He had to trot along fast, because Barouche and Marmette were going hard, and he could not see his way to be of use yet.

He would give his right hand to help Carnac win against the danger Junia had suggested.