I am not questioning your patriotism or your honour, Maderstrom, but you are not the man for this work." "You are right," Lessingham said.

"I am not." "It is not my affair," Hayter proceeded, "to enquire too closely into the means used by our agents in carrying out our designs.

That I find you in London in company with the wife of the man whom you are appointed to watch, may be a fact capable of the most complete and satisfactory explanation.

I ask no questions.

I only remind you that your country, even though it be only your adopted country, demands from you, as from all others in her service, unswerving loyalty, a loyalty uninfluenced by the claims of personal sentiment, duty, or honour.