Tell him what thou hast seen, and tell him that if he wishes not to see London burned about his ears it behoves him to do something!" Reuben dashed off along Thames Street westward to do his errand, and then the Master Builder turned gravely to his friend and said: "Harmer, I like not the aspect of things.

I fear me that even we are likely to stand in dire peril ere long.

Yet we shall have time to take steps for our salvation, seeing the wind is our friend so far, though Heaven alone knows when that may change, and drive the flames straight down upon us.

Yet, methinks, we shall have time for what must be done.

Wilt thou work hand in hand with me for the salvation of our goods and houses, even though it may mean present loss ?" "I will do whatever is right and prudent," answered Harmer, hurrying hack towards the bridge with his friend and with those who had followed them, and in a short while they were surrounded by a number of frightened neighbours, all asking what awful thing was happening, and what could be done to save themselves.
The Master Builder was naturally the man looked to, and he gave answer quietly and firmly.