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It was cleverly conceived, Lord Cloverton, but it is not too late to stop them," and the King's hand was raised to strike a gong to summon a messenger. "One moment, your Majesty." "Why delay?" exclaimed the Queen impatiently. "Every moment is of value. Five minutes have slipped away already since this news was brought to you. Telegraph to the frontier at once.
The King hesitated for a moment, almost as though he wished Lord Cloverton would speak. "To-night you have received Captain Ellerey in private audience," he said after a moment's pause. "I have." "May I know for what purpose?" The Queen looked first at her husband, then at the Ambassador, her glance lingering on the latter for a moment. "I cannot tell you why," she answered slowly.
No intimation reached Lord Cloverton that the report had even been whispered in any of the other Embassies, and there was some consolation in this. No news came during the following day.
That Lord Cloverton could possibly suspect the true state of things he did not for a moment believe; but every hour's delay now would be in the Ambassador's favor, and the sooner the blow was struck the better the more hope of success was there. Everything was ready, and it was now that De Froilette's anxiety was greatest.
Besides if I were driven to use such weapons in self-defence, is it not possible that Lord Cloverton has some enemies in Sturatzberg?" "Many, no doubt." "I might suggest, for instance, that he had secretly sought to alienate the loyalty of one of his Majesty's officers." "Enough, Captain Ellerey," said Lord Cloverton rising. "I see that we must unfortunately be enemies. It is a pity.
Indeed, I only know one man who has it in the fullest sense, in greater measure even than most women, and he is an Englishman, curiously enough. Yonder!" With a touch she directed Ellerey's attention to one side of the room, where Lord Cloverton was standing talking to two men. He seemed to be interested in the conversation, but at the same time took notice of every couple which glided by him.
It must be done promptly, for I warn you the fire has already caught hold, and not all, even now, shall escape the burning." "Your appeal to my patriotism might stir me, Lord Cloverton, did I know where to find Captain Ellerey." "In that, Countess, I cannot help you. I had hoped you would know. Have I your permission to stop the carriage?" She inclined her head.
Perhaps Frina Mavrodin was prepared for the King's words. She did not start, the color did not rise to her cheeks. She remained silent for a few moments, feeling that the King's eyes were fixed upon her. "I can guess who was your Majesty's informant," she said quietly. "Lord Cloverton. He has always credited me with a power I do not possess, and has often set traps for me.
Ellerey was almost as surprised to see De Froilette as he had been to see the Ambassador. "You have been away from Sturatzberg," he said. "I have only just returned," De Froilette answered, throwing out his arms to draw attention to his clothes, "and before going to the Altstrasse came to prepare you. I have been waiting at the cafe opposite until Lord Cloverton came out."
Lord Cloverton, in advising the King, was still convinced that the most imminent danger threatened from the brigands in the hills. The despatch of the troops did not surprise Frina Mavrodin. That they should go chiefly toward the hills seemed only natural, seeing that the brigands lay there.
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