"That is his name.

Why ?" "Nothing, but that it solves the riddle, and--the lion has smiled for the last time! No, don't ask me any questions; there isn't time to explain.

Get me as quickly as you can to the place where we left Mr.
Narkom's motor.

Will this way lead me out?
Thanks! Get back to the others, and look for me again in two hours' time; and--Scarmelli!" "Yes, sir ?" "One last word--don't let that boy get out of your sight for one instant, and don't, no matter at what cost, let the chevalier do his turn to-night before I get back.

Good-bye for a time.