![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() On the other side was a room full of ladies and gentlemen gathered around five roulette wheels. He would put himself completely into Collard’s hands.Ĭollard nodded, unhurriedly laid aside his cigar, excused himself to his friends, and led Daniel through a door in the back of the restaurant. The young man had gotten himself into a bit of a bother, went the rumors Daniel had made sure circulated. Daniel had set this up carefully, making certain Collard learned that a young, wealthy Scotsman who liked to gamble sought to borrow money from him. “A word in private, if you please, Monsieur.”Ĭollard looked him over again. Daniel looked like a wealthy Briton come to Paris to spend his money, which was exactly how Daniel wanted to appear.Īs Collard assessed him, Daniel reached the table and leaned to him. Collard took in Daniel’s expensive suit and gold-headed walking stick with the air of one who could calculate worth in the space of a moment. Collard appeared to be perfectly ordinary, with the exception of his eyes, which were like cold steel.ĭaniel saw those eyes turn to him as he walked to Collard’s table. ![]()
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