"
"Certainly not," said his lordship crisply, without awaiting further
question. "Indeed, one of my reasons for being present is to ensure
that nothing on that score shall transpire."
There followed a moment's silence. Then the president ventured a
question. "May we ask, sir, at least whether Colonel Grant's
observation of Count Samoval resulted from any knowledge of, or
expectation of, this duel that was impending?"
"Certainly you may ask that," Lord Wellington., consented.
"It did not, sir," said Colonel Grant in answer to the question.
"What grounds had you, Colonel Grant, for assuming that Count Samoval
was going to Monsanto?" the president asked.
"Chiefly the direction taken."
"And nothing else?"
"I think we are upon forbidden ground again," said Colonel Grant,
and again he looked at Lord Wellington for direction.
"I do not see the point of the question," said Lord Wellington,
replying to that glance. "Colonel Grant has quite plainly informed
the court that his observation of Count Samoval had no slightest
connection with this duel, nor was inspired by any knowledge or
suspicion on his part that any such duel was to be fought. With
that I think the court should be content.
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