It is by good luck we are here, but neither of us have the means to pass as English aristocrats very long.

As you say, something must be done, and, upon my honour, I have very nearly fallen in love with her.

But she must be won, and won fairly.

She is evidently strong and determined, and can be forced to do nothing." "Nonsense," snarled the Egyptian.

"Use all your seductive arts first, and if you fail to win her by those, trust me to weave such a chain of events as shall make her become Mrs.Voltaire." Up to this point I listened attentively, and then a minute's silence on their part aroused me to myself.