“I am not a fool, my Lord,” Vida said coldly, “and I can assure you after your warning that if I do approach the Prince I shall be on my guard and I will do nothing that could in any way endanger Papa’s life or that of anyone else in your service.”
She spoke with a seriousness that made the Marquis simply say,
“Thank you.”
As he spoke, the door opened and Mr. Tritton returned with the passport.
Vida put it quickly into her bag and then, as soon as she was alone with the Marquis again, she rose to her feet saying,
“I can only say thank you from the bottom of my heart! The moment Papa and I are safe we will communicate with you.”
“Your father knows how to do that without anyone being able to understand what he is saying.”
“Yes, I know,” Vida agreed.
“I am not certain whether I should
