29/32 I take all men to witness that I am clear of this matter. I was not even in the Moat House. I was sent of an errand before nine upon the clock"-- "Sir Oliver," said Hatch, interrupting, "since it please you not to stop this sermon, I will take other means. Goffe, sound to horse." And while the tucket was sounding, Bennet moved close to the bewildered parson, and whispered violently in his ear. He had some cause for thought; for this Sir Harry Shelton was his own natural father. |