At last the door opened, and the German called imperiously to Conrad to return.
"Let's hope the judge hasn't put his black cap on,"remarked Tommy frivolously. "That's right, Conrad,march me in. The prisoner is at the bar, gentlemen."
The German was seated once more behind the table. He motioned to Tommy to sit down opposite to him.
"We accept," he said harshly, "on terms. The papers must be delivered to us before you go free."