But they are so terrified by what has lately happened, that they never dare show themselves, except during the night-time." "I do not wonder at it," replied Catesby.
"And now may I inquire whether your worship brings any tidings of Sir William Radcliffe and Mistress Viviana ?" rejoined Martin.

"I hope no ill has befallen them.

My father, old Jerome Heydocke, set out to Holywell a few days ago, to apprise them of their danger, and I have not heard of them since." "Sir William Radcliffe is dead," replied Catesby.

"The villains have murdered him.

Your father is a prisoner." "Alas! alas!" cried the young man, bursting into tears; "these are fearful times to live in.