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The new-comer was about twenty-three years of age . In fact , Martinski was one of the leaders of the order and most of its master moves were conceived by him . `` Well , '' asked Loris , addressing him , `` have the papers been forwarded ? '' `` Yes ; both Myra Sergeitch and Paulovna Tschorgini left for St. Petersburg at noon . The documents were concealed in secret compartments of their trunks . There is no danger of detection . '' `` But if they should be found in spite of all precautions ? ''