I'm doing work for France.

It's terribly dangerous.

My life is on the turn of a hair every moment, but I'm willing to take the risk.
I did not know you were here until late tonight, when I came to the chateau to see if I could discover anything further about the numbers and movements of the enemy.

You must get away now.

I think I can help you to escape." There was a tone in Weber's voice that aroused John's curiosity.
"It's good of you, Weber," he said, "to take such a risk for me, but why is it so urgent that I escape tonight ?" "I've learned since I came to the chateau that the Prince of Auersperg is much inflamed against you.