"Recollect, I am his old master, I added." "Of course, m'sieur," answered the Pole, bowing politely.

"Speak with him where and how long you will.

He is entirely at your service." And when we were outside in Westbourne Grove, Olinto walking by my side in wonderment, I asked suddenly: "Tell me.

Have you ever been in Scotland--at Dumfries ?" "Never, signore, in my life.

Why ?" "Answer me another question," I said quickly.