They stole upon us unsuspecting, having murdered the sentries, and then you came." "I see.

And have you the papers ?" "They are---- Not yet, but I may take them ?" "Assuredly, so far as I am concerned," answered Marteau, "although I regret to see the old estate pass out of the hands of the ancient family." "I regret it also, but I am powerless." "We played together here as children," said Marteau.

"My father has kept it well since.

Your father died and now mine is gone----" "And I am very sorry," answered the young woman softly.
Marteau turned away, peered out of the window and sank into gloomy silence..