"
"Did you say the Prince is going with you to Russia?"
"Oh, yes. As I told you, I intend to live very quietly in St.
Petersburg, and the Prince has his shop and a pair of rooms above it
in a working quarter of the city. I shall occupy one of the rooms and
he the other. The Prince is an excellent cook, so we shan't starve,
even if we engage no servant."
"Has the Prince given his estates away also?"
"He hasn't given them away exactly, but he is a very indulgent
landlord, and he spends so much money on his experiments and travel
that, although he has a formidable income, he is very frequently quite
short of money. Did you like him?"
"Yes. Of course I saw him for a moment only. I wonder why they haven't
returned. There's been several dances since they left."
"Perhaps," said the Lieutenant, with a slight return of his
stammering, "your friend may be as fond of dancing as Jack is."
"You are still determined to go to Russia?"
"Quite. There is absolutely no danger. I may not accomplish anything,
but I'll have a try at it. The Prince has a good deal of influence in
St. Petersburg, which he will use quietly on my behalf, so that I may
see the important people. I shall be glad when the Captain ceases
frowning--"
Drummond was interrupted by a fellow-officer, who raised his cap, and
begged a word with him.
"I think, Drummond, the Captain wanted to see you."
"Oh, did he say that?"
"No, but I know he has left a note for you in your cabin.
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