I shall be honored, sir, if you will journey with us afterwards." Mr.Caryll bowed again, and went to hold the door for them, Mr.Green's eyes keenly alert for an attempt at evasion.

But there was none.

When his lordship and his ward had departed, Mr.Caryll turned to Rotherby, who had taken a chair, his man Gaskell behind him.

He looked from the viscount to Mr.Green.
"Do we require this gentleman ?" he asked the spy.
A smile broke over Rotherby's swam face.

"By your leave, sir, I'll remain to see fair play.