If you will assist this unfortunate gentleman, I have no doubt you will be well rewarded.

If not, get hence, or advance at your peril." "Well," returned Chowles, who began to fancy something might be made of the matter, "if you think we should be rewarded, we would convey the gentleman back to his own home provided we can ascertain where it is.
But I am afraid he may die on the way." "In that case you can apply to his friends," rejoined Leonard.

"He must not be abandoned thus." "First, let us know who he is," returned Chowles.

"Is he able to speak ?" "I know not," answered Leonard.

"Bring the lantern this way, and let us examine his countenance." Chowles complied, and held the light over the unfortunate person.