“In spite of that Nicholas lowered his arms and cried in ringing protest, “This is monstrous! Your order is a violation of all human decency.” Frček’s underlings were just about to seize Fedora, but he waved them back, and said, “Whether my order is carried out or not lies with you. I am ready to cancel it if you are prepared to tell me what I wish to know.” “How can I?” Nicholas’ voice was high-pitched with anger and exasperation. “There’s nothing to tell! No one gave me any instructions! I don...’t know a thing about the British Secret Service!” “Then we must see if Comrade Hořovská’s tears will refresh your memory.” “Nothing could make me remember things I never knew. And you’re quite wrong in believing that I am in love with her.” “Then why should you show such recklessness in her defence?” “Good God, does that need an answer! Any man would do his utmost to prevent a woman being treated as you are treating her.” “Prevent it, then, by a full confession.”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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