13/39 This is what I receive! You declare yourself to be my new jailer. What is being done with me? And you have met me once, before this moment! And you are a Southerner; and, they tell me--" "That once was enough." "Your pardon, sir! Which way does the conversation tend ?" "To one end only," he resumed sullenly, desperately. If you did, I should only follow you." "How excellent, to be taken by one brigand, handed over to another brigand, and threatened with perpetual attendance of the latter! Oh, excellent indeed! Admirable country!" "You despise the offer of one who would be a respectful servitor." She mocked at him. |