Spendquick complains that Levy screws him."

"My dear Mr. Hazeldean, you are guiding me through the maze. Where shall
I find Lord Spendquick?"

"At this hour, probably in bed. Here is his card."

"Thanks. And where lies the vessel?"

"It was off Blackwall the other day. I went to see it, 'The Flying
Dutchman,'--a fine vessel, and carries guns."

"Enough. Now, heed me. There can be no immediate danger to Violante, so
long as Peschiera does not meet her, so long as we know his movements.
You are about to marry his sister. Avail yourself of that privilege to
keep close by his side. Refuse to be shaken off. Make what excuses for
the present your invention suggests. I will give you an excuse. Be
anxious and uneasy to know where you can find Madame di Negra."

"Madame di Negra!" cried Frank. "What of her? Is she not in Curzon
Street?"

"No; she has gone out in one of the count's carriages. In all
probability the driver of that carriage, or some servant in attendance on
it, will come to the count in the course of the day; and in order to get
rid of you, the count will tell you to see this servant, and ascertain
yourself that his sister is safe. Pretend to believe what the man says,
but make him come to your lodgings on pretence of writing there a letter
for the marchesa. Once at your lodgings, and he will be safe; for I
shall see that the officers of justice secure him. The moment he is