22/24 But mind, it is cash down--no credit, no, not for an ounce." "A hundred and fifteen," said Xavier, with the air of a man making his last throw for fortune. This, needless to say, he was not anxious to do; moreover, no one would believe a stone of that size to be genuine. Of all this, however, Leonard showed nothing in his face, but turning coolly he called to a slave-girl to bring him spirits and busied himself with filling his glass. His hand never trembled, for he knew well that his antagonist was watching for a cue, and if he showed uncertainty all might be lost. |