Linforth recognised him no longer as the man to argue with; but as the representative of Government which overrides predilections, sympathies, ambitions, and bends its servants to their duty.
"I will tell you more," Ralston continued.

"You alone can prevent the extension of the Road.

I believe it--I know it.

I sent to England for you, knowing it.

Do your duty, and it may be that the Road will stop at Kohara--an unfinished, broken thing.