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Lodge him in the gaol until
I take order about him."
"He may not survive the journey," Blood remonstrated. "He's in no
case to be moved."
"So much the worse for him. My affair is to round up rebels." He
confirmed his order by a gesture. Two of his men took up the day-bed,
and swung to depart with it.
Gildoy made a feeble effort to put forth a hand towards Mr. Blood.
"Sir," he said, "you leave me in your debt. If I live I shall study
how to discharge it."
Mr. Blood bowed for answer; then to the men: "Bear him steadily,"
he commanded. "His life depends on it."
As his lordship was carried out, the Captain became brisk. He turned
upon the yeoman.
"What other cursed rebels do you harbour?"
"None other, sir. His lordship...."
"We've dealt with his lordship for the present. We'll deal with
you in a moment when we've searched your house. And, by God, if
you've lied to me...." He broke off, snarling, to give an order.
Four of his dragoons went out. In a moment they were heard moving
noisily in the adjacent room.


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