It was suddenly announced by the usual signs of the mute messenger that a visitor awaited me in the hall.

Ergimo brought a message from the Campta, which ran as follows:-- "Aware that their treachery is suspected, the enemy now seek your secret first, and then your life.

Guard both for a very short time.
Your fate, your friends', and my own are staked on the issue.

The same Council that sends the traitors to the rack will see the law repealed." I questioned Ergimo as to his knowledge of the situation.
"The enemy," he said, "must have changed their plan.

One among them, at least, is probably aware that his treason is suspected both by his Sovereign and by the Order.