If he could only parley with him till some carriage should come up, he might save his money.

It seemed the only way, and he resolved to try it.
"Mr.Fairfax," he said, "if you are really what you represent, I hope you will consider the natural end of such a career.

Turn, I entreat you, to a more honest course of life." "That may come some time," said Fairfax; "but at present my necessities are too great.

Oblige me by producing your pocketbook." "I will give you one hundred dollars, and keep the matter a secret from all.

That will be better than to expose yourself to the penalty of the law." "Colonel Preston, a hundred dollars will not satisfy me.