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PRISONERS.
In the face of Betty's indignant protest Slosson and the man named Bunker climbed into the carriage.
"Don't you be scared, ma'am," said the tavernkeeper, who smelt strongly of whisky.

"I wouldn't lift my hand ag'in no good looking female except in kindness." "How dare you stop my carriage ?" cried Betty, with a very genuine anger which for the moment dominated all her other emotions.

She struggled to her feet, but Slosson put out a heavy hand and thrust her back.
"There now," he urged soothingly.

"Why make a fuss?
We ain't going to harm you; we wouldn't for no sum of money.