1/39 And he was utterly convinced of Grim's sincerity. But he wasn't moved from his purpose, and not even Jeremy's account of the gold-mine, or my professional opinion of its value, had the least effect toward cancelling the plans he had in mind. He was deeply affected by the offer, but that was all. "Surely you won't throw the whole world into war again! You know what it will mean if the French kill or imprison you. |