Colonel Monreal's servant.

'It requires two more signatures and will then be complete,' said
the upholder of Don Carlos. 'We shall then make our "coup," but we
cannot move while Conyngham remains in Spain. It would never do for
me to--well, to get shot at this moment.'

Julia breathed hard.

'And that is what Mr. Conyngham is endeavouring to bring about. In
the first place he wants this letter to show to Estella Vincente--
some foolish romance. In the second place he hates me, and seeks
promotion in the Royalist ranks. These Englishmen are unscrupulous.
He tried to take my life--only last night. I bear him no ill-
feeling. A la guerre comme a la guerre. My only intention is to
get him quietly out of Spain. It can be managed easily enough.
Will you help me--to save my own life?'

'Yes,' answered Julia.

'I want you to write a letter to Conyngham saying that you are tired
of political intrigue.'

'Heaven knows that would be true enough,' put in Julia.

'And that you will give him the letter he desires on the condition
that he promises to show it to no one but Estella Vincente and
return it to you. That you will also swear that it is the identical
letter that he handed to you in the General's garden at Ronda. If
Conyngham agrees, he must meet you at the back of the Church of