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Updated: June 13, 2025
My heart recognized hers, and I was subconsciously aware that hers recognized mine. It may be that I was playing two parts with her at that moment, the one being that of my ostensible character, as an agent of the czar; the other asserting itself as plain Dan Derrington, an American gentleman who was very much in love. "Do you suppose, even then, that they would believe you, and spare me?"
I loved the prince, and that episode is one of the greatest regrets of my life. If ever a man was guilty without crime, he was. But I anticipate. "Derrington," said the czar as soon as we were alone; he addressed me in French by which I knew that I was restored to favor; "you have startled me to-night in a way that I shall not soon forget.
Or is it only lying on the table awaiting action, Daniel?" he asked me, and there was just a touch of ironic suggestion in his manner, which nettled me. "The resignation is a fact this time," I replied. "I have earned a period of rest, and I propose to take it." "Going abroad, Derrington?" "No." "Prefer to undergo the process of dry rot, here in New York?" "Yes; for a time at least."
I was unjust to Derrington, and I crave his pardon. I loved him as a brother, and as brothers quarrel at times, so did we. He is faithful; trust him. May God lead you in the right; may He preserve your life and your empire, and may He have mercy upon me. Alexander was true to his friendship for Prince Michael. He mourned him sincerely, and nobody ever knew the true cause of the prince's death.
If I am right there exists all the more reason why I must appeal to your manhood, your honor, your sense of justice, to your bravery and chivalry. Who are you, Mr. Dubravnik?" "I am Daniel Derrington, an American, in the service of the czar." "And therefore connected with the police." "No. The police do not know me, save as you know me; not even the terrible Third Section."
The prince found some Russian cigarettes on the table, and lighted one while he said laughingly: "I see that you are prepared to entertain your guests, Mr. Derrington. Shall we chat together a little before we part for the night?" "If you will be so good as to remain with me, at least until I catch my breath, I will esteem it a great favor," I replied.
The prince could find no excuse for the act; still less for my delay in following him when he left his own house in our possession. Presently he spoke. His words came slowly and with careful deliberation. "What I say now, Mr. Derrington, you may accept in whatsoever spirit you please, but upon my soul I do not believe you!" I bowed, and we entered the cabinet together.
My manner of greeting him had demonstrated that without any question of doubt. Presently he asked me: "What is your particular avocation just now, Derrington? Are you still at the old game?" "Still at the old game," I replied, nodding my head solemnly. "I suppose I will always be at it in one way or another."
You will sleep in the palace to-night, and to-morrow we will discuss your plans in detail. Mr. Smith has been arrested as a nihilist, and the morning papers will announce that he has started on his journey to Siberia. Mr. Derrington will remain in St. Petersburg and to-morrow he will decide what disposition to make of himself. The prince will act as your host for to-night."
You are going upon a mission, Derrington, although it may be that you have not decided in your own mind to do so; but the decision is there, awaiting your recognition of it. Your mission will take you to Russia, to accomplish the great work I have suggested to you. I have willed it that you must go, and go you will.
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