Chapter 49

She turned her long, narrow eyes in Nayland Smith’s direction . . . and I saw his jaw harden as he clenched his teeth. I know, now, that already he _understood_. “I respect you so much, Sir Denis,” she went on, “that I know your removal is vital to my council. But I promise you it shall be swift.” Nayland Smith remained silent. “A traitor has already paid the price which we demand. When Li King Su and yourself are found together—the inference will be obvious. And I have arranged for you to be found at the Limehouse…