been for many days."

The last trace of formality in the meeting having at length vanished,
Montague made his way rapidly to the foot of the table. He caught Law by
both his hands.

"Sir," said he, "you helped us at the last stage of our ascent. A
mistake here had been ruinous, not only to myself and friends, but to
the safety of the whole Government. You spoke wisely and practically.
Sir, if I can ever in all my life serve you, command me, and at whatever
price you name. I am not yet done with you, sir," resumed Montague,
casting his arm boyishly about the other's shoulder as they walked out.
"We must meet again to discuss certain problems of the currency which, I
bethink me, you have studied deeply. Keep you here in London, for I
shall have need of you. Within the month, perhaps within the week, I
shall require you. England needs men who can do more than dawdle. Pray
you, keep me advised where you may be found."

There was ill omen in the light reply. "Why, as to that, my Lord," said
Law, "if you should think my poor service useful, your servants might
get trace of me at the Green Lion--unless I should be in prison! No man
knoweth what may come."

Montague laughed lightly. "At the Green Lion, or in Newgate itself,"
said he. "Be ready, for I have not yet done with you."




CHAPTER VI