The Baron looked absolutely furious and then, as he opened his lips to speak, Craig said very quietly,
“Don’t blame them, Baron, the Tokay they drank contained a drug which works instantly. They will sleep for the next three hours, then be left with nothing more than a very unpleasant headache.”
The Baron stiffened and his fingers clenched slowly into his palm.
“As your two friends, as you term them, are unable to enjoy the rest of your visit here,” Craig went on, “I suggest their place be taken by another guest on your yacht, Mr. Randall Sare.”
“I refuse, I absolutely refuse!” the Baron replied.
“Very well,” Craig said. “If you will not send for him, I will take the The Mermaid out to sea and there will be a most unfortunate accident on which the two Russians who are here with you as
