They'd tell me to go back to the shop or they'd think me demented.

But with you, Mem, it would be a different matter.

They wouldn't disbelieve you.

So I want you to come with me, and to come at once, for God knows how soon our need will be sore.
We'll leave your cousin with Mrs.Morran in the village, for bed's the place for her, and then you and me will be off on our business." The girl looked at Heritage, who nodded.

"It's the only way," he said.
"Get every man jack you can raise, and if it's humanly possible get a gun or two.