de Perrencourt has one answer to that question and I another." Her eyes questioned me, but she did not put her question into words.
With a little shiver she said: "I am glad to be quit of this place." "You're right in that," I answered gravely.
Her cheek flushed, and her eyes fell to the ground.
"Yes," she murmured.
"But Dover Castle is not the only place where danger lies," said I.
"Madame has sworn----" she began impetuously.
"And M.de Perrencourt ?" I interrupted.
"He--he gave his word to his sister," she said in a very low voice.

Then she stretched her hand out towards me, whispering, "Simon, Simon!" I interpreted the appeal, although it was but an inarticulate cry, witnessing to a fear of dangers unknown.

The woman had edged a little away, but still kept a careful watch.

I paid no heed to her.

I must give my warning.
"My services are always at your disposal, Mistress Barbara," said I, "even without the right to them that M.de Perrencourt purposes to give you." "I don't understand.