He gave instructions that the prisoners, seven in number, be confined in the dungeon, temporarily, at least.

Bobby did not make the mistake of pouring gratitude upon the faithful servitors; it would have been as unwise as it was unwelcome.

He simply issued commands; he was obeyed with the readiness that marks the soldier who dies for the cause he hates, but will not abandon.
"There will be no other attack on us to-night," said Browne, rejoining the women after his interview with Baillo.

"It has missed fire for the present, but they will try to get at us sooner or later from the outside.

Britt, will you and Mr.Saunders put those prisoners through the 'sweat' box?
You may be able to bluff something out of them, if you threaten them with death.