CHAPTER XVIII.
Going down to the front door, I met the Sergeant on the steps.
It went against the grain with me, after what had passed between us, to show him that I felt any sort of interest in his proceedings.

In spite of myself, however, I felt an interest that there was no resisting.

My sense of dignity sank from under me, and out came the words: "What news from Frizinghall ?" "I have seen the Indians," answered Sergeant Cuff.

"And I have found out what Rosanna bought privately in the town, on Thursday last.

The Indians will be set free on Wednesday in next week.