She shall have the privilege of a court-martial, where the point of honour can qualify strict law.

Besides, I may see her at this place, Kipple--Couple--what did she call it?
and then I can make restitution to her, and e'en let the law claim its own when it can secure her.

In the meanwhile, however, I cut rather an awkward figure for one who has the honour to bear his Majesty's commission, being little better than the receiver of stolen goods.' With these reflections, Brown took from the gipsy's treasure three or four guineas, for the purpose of his immediate expenses, and, tying up the rest in the purse which contained them, resolved not again to open it until he could either restore it to her by whom it was given, or put it into the hands of some public functionary.

He next thought of the cutlass, and his first impulse was to leave it in the plantation.

But, when he considered the risk of meeting with these ruffians, he could not resolve on parting with his arms.