Then, without noticing the officer’s objections, he added,--

“At all events, I will think it over, and go and see the judges as

soon as they are out of bed. But I must ask you, lieutenant, to keep my

secret till further order. Will you promise?”

“On my word, doctor.”

“Then you may rest assured our poor friend shall be avenged. And now, as

I have barely two hours to rest, please excuse me.”

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