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Rh  She shan't.

 Next, to discontinue for the present your nightly walks on the Embankment.

 [Impatiently.] Tut! I can take care of myself. Anything else?  Yes, that you send your manservant away for a Christmas holiday, and allow me to put one of our own men in his place.

 No!—[To who has entered at back.] Well?

 Miss Michel has just come in, and gone up to her room, sir.

 Ask her to come down to me at once. [ bows and goes out. rises.] Sir Malcolm, I am indebted to you for your warning, and will take all proper precautions.  [Also rising.] Thank you!  [With emphasis.] If you have sufficient proof of conspiracy against these people in Soho Square let there be no further delay. Arrest them—all of them, to-night, instantly.