"Perhaps it will serve your purpose better than a knife." Ferralti's eyes sparkled.
"Good!" he exclaimed, concealing the weapon.

"I shall watch for my opportunity, so as to make no mistake.

Meantime, do you bargain with the Duke, but postpone any agreement to pay." "All right, my lad.

I'll wait to see what happens.

It may add a good deal to the cost of that ring, if you fail; but I'll take the chances of that for the sake of the game." He paused a moment, and then added: "Is your father really dead, Count ?" "Yes; the Duke has sent me the cablegram he received from his agent.