They discussed the matter in detail. It was agreed that Dick should
remain at the Springs for a few days to watch Chauvenet; then, if he got
no clue to Armitage's whereabouts, he was to go to Montana, to see if
anything could be learned there.
"We must find him--there must be no mistake about it," said the
Ambassador to Judge Claiborne, when they were alone. "They are almost
panic-stricken in Vienna. What with the match burning close to the powder
in Hungary and clever heads plotting in Vienna this American end of the
game has dangerous possibilities."
"And when we have young Armitage--" the Judge began.
"Then we shall know the truth."
"But suppose--suppose," and Judge Claiborne glanced at the door,
"suppose Charles Louis, Emperor-king of Austria-Hungary, should
die--to-night--to-morrow--"
"We will assume nothing of the kind!" ejaculated the Ambassador sharply.
"It is impossible." Then to Captain Claiborne: "You must pardon me if I
do not explain further. I wish to find Armitage; it is of the greatest
importance. It would not aid you if I told you why I must see and talk
with him.
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