There is still a chance, MES AMIS.

These men must cross the sea, and there are ships to be searched and ports to be watched.

Believe me, the need is desperate for both France and Britain.' Royer's grave good sense seemed to pull us together.

He was the man of action among fumblers.

But I saw no hope in any face, and I felt none.
Where among the fifty millions of these islands and within a dozen hours were we to lay hands on the three cleverest rogues in Europe?
Then suddenly I had an inspiration.
'Where is Scudder's book ?' I cried to Sir Walter.