"If these men about us realized the terrible ordeal that lies ahead! Misgoverned; unprepared--I shudder at the thought of the sacrifices we must make, many of them in vain.

But I suppose that somehow, some day, we shall muddle through." He bade me good-by in Trafalgar Square, saying that he must at once seek out the father and brother of the late captain, and tell them the news--that their kinsman was really loyal to his country.
"It will come to them as a ray of light in the dark--my news," he said.
"And now, thank you once again." We parted and I came back here to my lodgings.

The mystery is finally solved, though in such a way it is difficult to believe that it was anything but a nightmare at any time.

But solved none the less; and I should be at peace, except for one great black fact that haunts me, will not let me rest.

I must tell you, dear lady--And yet I fear it means the end of everything.