You are
content?"
"Absolutely," I answered. "Is it permitted, though, to ask a question?"
"Certainly, as long as it does not concern the details of our plans.
These do not concern you. You have only to obey."
"I was wondering," I remarked, "about France!"
Captain X twirled his fair moustache.
"It is not for you," he said, "to concern yourself with politics. But
since you have asked the question, I will answer it. The far-reaching
wisdom of our minters has been exerted to secure the neutrality of
England's new ally."
My ponderous friend handed a paper to me across the table.
"See," he said, "it is the order for your rifle, and your ticket of
membership. Hirsch!"
Hirsch nodded and took me by the arm. A moment later I descended the
three steps into the restaurant, which was now almost deserted.
CHAPTER XXXII
SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE
At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my
cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross. It was an excellent
testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door,
and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
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