The others rose. The hour was past midnight. The secret conference had been a long one.
"He starts tomorrow--is that sure?" asked Merry.
"As the clock," rejoined Burr. "She must see him before the breakfast hour."
"My compliments, Colonel Burr. Good night!"
"Good night, sir," added Yrujo. "It has been a strange day."
"Secrecy, gentlemen, secrecy! I hope soon to have more news for you, and good news, too. Au revoir!"
Burr himself accompanied them to the door.